Severe hypercalcemia as a presenting sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
The association of hypercalcemia and systemic lupus erythematosus is quite uncommon, with only three cases having been reported in the literature. We present a case in which this association is highlighted and demonstrate the presumed mechanism of high calcium level and the usefulness of early diagnosis and aggressive treatment.
Farah
Raymond
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Department of Internal Medicine F, Western Galilee Hospital, P.O.B. 21, Nahariya 22100, Israel.
Farah
Rola
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Makhoul
Nicola
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