A case report of hypocalcemia after chemotherapy with albumin‐bound paclitaxel

Abstract

Abstract Hypocalcemia is a fatal electrolytic disorder defined as corrected serum total calcium levels <2.12 mmol/L (8.5 mg/dl). Drug‐induced hypocalcemia is uncommon. A female patient was admitted to Jiangsu Cancer Hospital and diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma; she developed hypocalcemia after chemotherapy with albumin‐bound paclitaxel. Its diagnosis is incredibly difficult. Confirmatory diagnosis depends on serum total calcium levels and electrocardiogram.

Keywords

• albumin‐bound paclitaxel
• case report
• chemotherapy
• hypocalcemia