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Bladder cancer associated with hypercalcaemia. A case report

A Eddeland, H Hedelin

    Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Bladder cancer rarely causes hypercalcaemia. This case study details a 75-year-old male with advanced squamous cell bladder carcinoma and high calcium levels, despite low parathormone and no bone metastases.

    Area of Science:

    • Uro-oncology
    • Endocrinology

    Background:

    • Hypercalcaemia is an uncommon complication of bladder cancer.
    • Understanding the mechanisms behind cancer-associated hypercalcaemia is crucial for patient management.

    Observation:

    • A 75-year-old male presented with a large, deeply infiltrating squamous cell bladder carcinoma (T4a).
    • The patient exhibited significant hypercalcaemia (3.5 mmol/l) with suppressed parathormone levels.
    • No evidence of skeletal metastases was detected on initial evaluation.

    Findings:

    • The presented case highlights a rare instance of hypercalcaemia in bladder cancer.
    • The absence of skeletal metastases suggests potential paraneoplastic humoral hypercalcaemia.

    Implications:

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  • This case underscores the importance of investigating hypercalcaemia in bladder cancer patients, even without bone lesions.
  • Further research into the paraneoplastic mechanisms of hypercalcaemia in uro-oncology is warranted.
  • Early identification and management of hypercalcaemia can improve patient outcomes in bladder cancer.