Parathyroideahormonrelateret peptid-induceret humoral hyperkalkæmi ved malignitet

Translated title of the contribution: Parathyroid hormone-related peptide induced humoral hypercalcaemia of malignancy

Jacob Tfelt-Hansen*, Kim T. Brixen, Leif Mosekilde, Peter Schwarz

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Abstract

Humoral hypercalcaemia of malignancy (HHM) is defined by a tumor producing hypercalcemia through a systemic hormone or cytokine. In approximately 80% of HHM cases, parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrP) is the causal factor. Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and metastasis to the bone are the most important differential diagnoses. The treatment strategy in cases of HHM is to decrease the serum calcium by fluid, loop diuretics, glucorticoids and bisphosphonate. Moreover, the underlying malignant disease should be treated. The prognosis for patients with HHM, however, is poor.

Translated title of the contributionParathyroid hormone-related peptide induced humoral hypercalcaemia of malignancy
Original languageDanish
JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
Volume167
Issue number8
Pages (from-to)924-926
Number of pages3
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 21 Feb 2005

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