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Malignant Hypercalcemia Revealing Pulmonary Sarcoidosis

20241 citationOpen accessMohamed I University

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is a systemic disorder characterized by the development of granulomatous inflammation in various organs of the body. Hypercalcemia is one of its manifestations. We present a case of malignant hypercalcemia in a 77-year-old man, diagnosed as sarcoidosis following multiple assessments and histological confirmation showing noncaseating granulomas. In the absence of an etiological diagnosis, treatment was initially based on hydration, diuretics, and bisphosphonate. Glucocorticoid therapy can be the standard treatment for hypercalcemia related to sarcoidosis.

Research topics

  • Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
  • Osteomyelitis and Bone Disorders Research
  • Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

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DOI: 10.7759/cureus.64454

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