title: A challenging case of malignant hypercalcaemia.
abstract: The investigation and management of patients presenting with hypercalcaemia is not always straightforward. We describe the case of a middleaged man presenting with severe symptomatic hypercalcaemia. The difficulties encountered here - in striving for biochemical and symptom control, and in establishing a definite diagnosis - are fortunately rare. The case illustrates the range of options in the treatment of severe hypercalcaemia, and highlights the use of haemodialysis in treatmentresistant cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Hengrave House, Torbay Hospital, Lawes Brige, Torquay, TQ2 7AA.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Chong