A case of resistant hypercalcemia in a peritoneal dialysis patient with underlying Vitamin A toxicosis
Open Access
- 7 October 2021
- journal article
- Published by Heighten Science Publications Corporation in Journal of Clinical Nephrology
- Vol. 5 (3), 081-083
- https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.jcn.1001079
Abstract
Hypercalcemia in End Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis, is a frustrating complication for both medical staff and patients, and it may lead to vascular calcification, Calciphylaxis, and even aggravating cardiovascular disease, even in the absence of risk factors which can lead to early death [1], and correcting Hypercalcemia even in the absence of hyperphosphatemia is out most important to improve co-morbid conditions and reduce mortality, most common causes in end stage renal disease, includes high calcium dialysis bath, high dietary intake of Calcium rich food, exogenous intake of calcium products, or excessive intake of Vitamin D, underlying Sarcoidosis, rare causes need to be explored in resistant cases, including Vitamin A toxicosis, as being presented in this case.Keywords
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