title: Immobilization induced hypercalcemia.
abstract: Immobilization hypercalcemia is an uncommon diagnosis associated with increased bone remodeling disorders and conditions associated with limited movement such as medullar lesions or vascular events. Diagnosis requires an extensive evaluation to rule out other causes of hypercalcemia. This is a report of a woman with prolonged immobilization who presented with severe hypercalcemia. This case contributes to identification of severe hypercalcemia as a result of immobility and the description of bone metabolism during this state.
authors.affiliation: Internal Medicine resident, Escuela Nacional de Medicina Tecnológico de Monterrey, Messico.
authors.forename: Edgar Alonso
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Cano-Torres
authors.affiliation: Clinical Professor, Escuela Nacional de Medicina Tecnológico de Monterrey, Messico.
authors.forename: Arnulfo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: González-Cantú
authors.affiliation: Undergraduate medical student, Escuela Nacional de Medicina Tecnológico de Monterrey, Messico.
authors.forename: Gabriela
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hinojosa-Garza
authors.affiliation: Director of Internal Medicine Institute, Escuela Nacional de Medicina Tecnológico de Monterrey, Messico.
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Castilleja-Leal
keywords: hypercalcemia; immobilization