Transient hypercalcaemia following acute renal failure

Postgrad Med J. 1977 Feb;53(616):101-3. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.53.616.101.

Abstract

Two patients with transient hypercalcaemia during recovery from acute renal failure are described. The literature is reviewed and possible pathophysiological mechanisms discussed. Patients with renal failure following muscle damage should have regular measurement of plasma calcium.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / etiology*
  • Adult
  • Calcium / blood
  • Humans
  • Hypercalcemia / etiology*
  • Male
  • Methylphenidate / poisoning
  • Muscular Diseases / chemically induced
  • Muscular Diseases / complications*
  • Trifluoperazine / poisoning

Substances

  • Methylphenidate
  • Trifluoperazine
  • Calcium