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An unexpected case of hypercalcaemia and hilar fullness

M Laher, G Richards

Abstract


Hypercalcaemia, a condition with abnormally raised calcium levels, is commonly caused by cancer, immobility, certain supplements and other diseases such as sarcoidosis. In this case report, we present a 65-year-old female who presented with hypercalcaemia, hilar adenopathy on chest X-ray and a pathological fracture of her ankle that was unexpectedly due to hyperparathyroidism.


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M Laher, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

G Richards, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

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African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine 2020;26(3):122-123. DOI:10.7196/AJTCCM.2020.v26i3.043

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Date submitted: 2020-09-16
Date published: 2020-10-13

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