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Severe hypercalcaemia associated with miliary tuberculosis

C H Chan1, T Y Chan, A C Shek

  • 1Department of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, NT.

The Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|June 1, 1994
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Severe hypercalcaemia can occur with miliary tuberculosis, especially with kidney problems. Tuberculosis should be considered in febrile patients with high calcium levels, particularly where TB is common.

Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Hypercalcaemia is rare in pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Hong Kong, potentially due to low dietary calcium.
  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health concern.

Observation:

  • A case of severe hypercalcaemia in a patient with miliary tuberculosis and impaired renal function is presented.
  • This presentation highlights an unusual manifestation of tuberculosis.

Findings:

  • Miliary tuberculosis, particularly with compromised renal function, can lead to severe hypercalcaemia.
  • This suggests a complex interplay between infection, calcium metabolism, and kidney function.

Implications:

  • Tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of febrile patients presenting with hypercalcaemia.

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  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for TB in hypercalcaemic patients, especially in endemic regions.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis are crucial to manage associated complications like hypercalcaemia.