Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism (Dec 2010)
Review: Endocrine and metabolic emergencies: hypercalcaemia
Abstract
Hypercalcaemia is commonly seen in the context of parathyroid dysfunction and malignancy and, when severe, can precipitate life-threatening sequelae. The differential of hypercalcaemia is broad and can be categorized based on parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. The acute management of severe hypercalcaemia is discussed along with a brief review of therapeutic advances in the field.