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Ibtissam Maach1,2, Meriem M El Achiwi1,3,2, Karima Ryouni1,2
1Pediatrics, Hôpital Mère-Enfant Abderrahim Harouchi, Casablanca, MAR.
Severe hypercalcemia in a child can signal acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). This case highlights how ALL can initially present without typical blood or bone marrow abnormalities, emphasizing the need for repeat bone marrow evaluation if concerns persist.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Pediatric Critical Care
Background:
- Hypercalcemia is a rare metabolic disorder in children, often with serious underlying causes.
- Malignant hypercalcemia can lead to life-threatening complications, including altered consciousness and arrhythmias.
- The initial presentation of hypercalcemia in children can be varied and sometimes misleading.
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