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Review
. 1978 Oct;129(4):278-320.

The pathophysiology and clinical aspects of hypercalcemic disorders

D B Lee, E T Zawada, C R Kleeman
Review

The pathophysiology and clinical aspects of hypercalcemic disorders

D B Lee et al. West J Med. 1978 Oct.

Abstract

FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS REVIEW, THE VAST AND INCREASINGLY COMPLEX SUBJECT OF HYPERCALCEMIC DISORDERS CAN BE BROKEN DOWN INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) Physiochemical state of calcium in circulation. (2) Pathophysiological basis of hypercalcemia. (3) Causes of hypercalcemia encountered in clinical practice: causes indicated by experience at the University of California, Los Angeles; neoplasia; hyperparathyroidism; nonparathyroid endocrinopathies; pharmacological agents; possible increased sensitivity to vitamin D; miscellaneous causes. (4) Clinical manifestations and diagnostic considerations of hypercalcemic disorders. (5) The management of hypercalcemic disorders: general measures; measures for lowering serum calcium concentration; measures for correcting primary causes-the management of asymptomatic hyperparathyroidism.

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