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Vitamin-A-induced hypercalcemia: response to corticosteroids.
S M Bergman1, J O'Mailia, N K Krane
1Tulane University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, New Orleans, La.
Nephron
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Vitamin A toxicity can cause hypercalcemia, a condition where high calcium levels lead to symptoms like nausea and vomiting. Prednisone effectively treated this in a teenager, highlighting the need for awareness among physicians.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Toxicology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Hypercalcemia is a significant clinical finding with various etiologies.
- Vitamin A toxicity is a rare but serious condition that can manifest with diverse symptoms.
- Accurate diagnosis of hypercalcemia can be challenging, especially in cases with atypical presentations or patient-reported history discrepancies.