Non-parathyroid hypercalcemia in a patient with new-onset hyperthyroidism and silicone-induced granulomas: case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypercalcemia is a frequent occurrence in hospitalized patients. It can vary in presentation and severity, and appropriate treatment requires targeting of the underlying condition. Rarer causes of hypercalcemia, such as hyperthyroidism and granulomatous diseases, need to be addressed after excluding the more prevalent etiologies, namely primary hyperparathyroidism and malignancies. We report a case of moderate hypercalcemia in a patient with HIV-positivity with new-onset autoimmune hyperthyroidism as well as concomitant chronic granulomas due to silicone injections.

Case summary

A 61-year-old patient presented with generalized malaise, asthenia, dyspnea and dysphagia associated with rapid weight loss and recurrent panic attacks. Biochemical work-up revealed modera

SUBMITTER: Montefusco L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11790437 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature