[Hypercalcemia as a cause of acute pancreatitis. Report of one case]

Rev Med Chil. 2022 Jul;150(7):970-974. doi: 10.4067/s0034-98872022000700970.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Severe hypercalcemia may cause acute pancreatitis. We report a 75-yearold male presenting with abdominal pain and confusion. The initial laboratory showed elevated amylase levels and a serum calcium of 19.0 mg/dl with highly elevated parathormone levels. An abdominal CT scan disclosed pancreatitis. A neck CT scan showed a parathyroid tumor, which was successfully excised. The pathology of the surgical piece showed a parathyroid adenoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Disease
  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Hypercalcemia* / complications
  • Male
  • Pancreatitis* / complications
  • Pancreatitis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Parathyroid Neoplasms*