Severe hypercalcemia as a presenting sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Eur J Intern Med · 2006

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The association of hypercalcemia and systemic lupus erythematosus is quite uncommon, with only three cases having been reported in the literature. We present a case in which this association is highlighted and demonstrate the presumed mechanism of high calcium level and the usefulness of early diagnosis and aggressive treatment.