Inappropriate Supplementation of Vitamin D and Calcium Resulting in Hypercalcemic Crisis and Acute Pancreatitis in a Patient with Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Authors

  • Wei Cui, MD, PhD
  • Juan Rivera, MD, FACE
  • Bing-yin Shi, MD

Abstract

Objectives: To report a case of inappropriate supplementation of vitamin D and calcium inducing hypercalcemic crisis and acute pancreatitis in a 30-year-old man with primary hyperparathyroidism. These life-threatening complications of hyperparathyroidism and the co-occurrence of thyroid nodular disease are discussed.

 

Methods: Detail clinical description, laboratory, pathology and medical imaging findings are presented.

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Published

2010-04-30

How to Cite

Cui, MD, PhD, W., Rivera, MD, FACE, J., & Shi, MD, B.- yin. (2010). Inappropriate Supplementation of Vitamin D and Calcium Resulting in Hypercalcemic Crisis and Acute Pancreatitis in a Patient with Primary Hyperparathyroidism. North American Journal of Medicine and Science, 3(2). Retrieved from https://najms.com/index.php/najms/article/view/467

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2010)

Section

Case Report