Less common than hypocalcemia
Less common in children than in adults
Adults: >90% caus...
Management depends on the etiology and the severity of hypercalcemia.
Prompt therapy is needed for severe hypercalcemia (calcium >14 mg/dL).
In mild/asymptomatic hypercalcem...
Allgrove J. Classification of disorders of bone and calcium metabolism. Endocr Dev. 2015;28:291–318. [View Abstract on OvidInsights]
Baroncelli GI, Bertelloni S. The use of bis...
275.42 Hypercalcemia
252.00 Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified
E83.52 Hypercalcemia
P71.8 Other transitory neonatal disord of calcium & magnesium metab
E21.3 Hyperparathyroidism, unspecif...
Q: When should vitamin D or vitamin A levels be measured?
A: If there is a history of alternative medicine, over-the-counter drugs, or supplements
Q: When should one consider bisphosphonate therapy?
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