RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Hypercalcemia syndrome. Coexisting hyperthyroidism, primary hyperparathyroidism and cancer of the gallbladder
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 1119
OP 1121
VO 26
IS 7
A1 Barut, Ibrahim
A1 Tarhan, Omer R.
A1 Cerci, Celal
A1 Karahan, Nermin
YR 2005
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/26/7/1119.abstract
AB Hypercalcemia is a frequent finding in clinical practice. All possible causes must be considered in a patient with hypercalcemia. The association between both benign or malignant thyroid disease and primary hyperparathyroidism is well recognized. Up to 65% with primary hyperparathyroidism have associated thyroid abnormality. Hypercalcemia has also been associated with many malignant conditions. But, it is rarely seen in digestive tract cancer, such as carcinoma of gallbladder. Hypercalcemia syndrome is an absolutely rare entity. It is coexisting with hyperthyroidism, primary hyperparathyroidism and cancer of the gallbladder.