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Title: | Refractory hypocalcaemia complicating metastatic prostatic carcinoma |
Authors: | Rizzo, Christopher Vella, Sandro Cachia, Mario J. |
Keywords: | Hypocalcemia Bone metastasis Prostate -- Cancer Calcium -- Metabolism -- Disorders |
Issue Date: | 2015 |
Publisher: | BMJ Group |
Citation: | Rizzo, C., Vella, S., & Cachia, M. J. (2015). Refractory hypocalcaemia complicating metastatic prostatic carcinoma. BMJ Case Reports, 2015, bcr2015210003. |
Abstract: | A 72-year-old man with a background of ischaemic heart disease was referred to the accident and emergency department with a 1-week history of worsening dyspnoea and lethargy. A chest X-ray revealed a right-sided lobar pneumonia and a prolonged corrected QT interval was noted on his ECG at presentation. Laboratory investigations confirmed severe hypocalcaemia, significant vitamin D deficiency and relative hypoparathyroidism. A markedly elevated prostate-specific antigen was also identified. Bone scintigraphy demonstrated widespread osteoblastic bone metastases. Severe hypocalcaemia persisted despite treatment and he succumbed after 60 days of hospitalisation. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/119938 |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacM&SMed |
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