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[Acute renal failure caused by hypercalcemia].

H Skjønsberg1, A Hartmann, P Fauchald

  • 1Medisinsk avdeling Nyreseksjonen Rikshospitalet 0027 Oslo. helge.skjonsberg@rikshospitalet.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|July 24, 2001
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High calcium levels (hypercalcaemia) can cause acute kidney injury. Prompt treatment is crucial for potential recovery, especially when vitamin D is involved.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Hypercalcaemia is a known risk factor for acute renal failure.
  • Understanding the causes and mechanisms of hypercalcaemia-induced kidney injury is critical.

Observation:

  • Two cases of acute renal failure secondary to hypercalcaemia are presented.
  • Case 1 involved excessive vitamin D intake for hypoparathyroidism.
  • Case 2 involved high calcium carbonate intake for dyspepsia.

Findings:

  • Acute renal failure in these cases resulted from volume depletion and renal vasoconstriction.
  • Prolonged hypercalcaemia can lead to nephrocalcinosis and chronic kidney disease.

Implications:

  • Early intervention for severe hypercalcaemia is essential for reversible renal outcomes.

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  • Vigilance is required when prescribing vitamin D due to potential hypercalcaemic effects.