Endocrine and metabolic emergencies: hypercalcaemia

Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Oct;1(5):225-34. doi: 10.1177/2042018810390260.

Abstract

Hypercalcaemia is commonly seen in the context of parathyroid dysfunction and malignancy and, when severe, can precipitate Life-threatening sequelae. The differential of hypercalcaemia is broad and can be categorized based on parathyroid hormone (PTH) Levels. The acute management of severe hypercalcaemia is discussed along with a brief review of therapeutic advances in the field.

Keywords: hypercalcaemia; hypercalcaemic crisis; hyperparathyroidism; malignancy-associated hypercalcaemia.