Hypercalcemia syndrome. Coexisting hyperthyroidism, primary hyperparathyroidism and cancer of the gallbladder

Authors

• Ibrahim Barut, Yrd. Doc., SDU Tip Fakultesi Genel Cerrahi Anabilim Dali Ogretim Uyesi, 32900 Isparta, Turkiye. Tel. +90 (246) 2112223. Fax. +90 (246) 2234736. E-mail: ibarutt{at}hotmail.com
• Omer R. Tarhan, Department of General Surgery, Suleyman Demirel University, School of Medicine, Isparta, Turkey.
• Celal Cerci, Department of General Surgery, Suleyman Demirel University, School of Medicine, Isparta, Turkey
• Nermin Karahan, Department of Pathology, Suleyman Demirel University, School of Medicine, Isparta, Turkey.

Abstract

Hypercalcemia is a frequent finding in clinical practice. All possible causes must be considered in a patient with hypercalcemia. The association between both benign or malignant thyroid disease and primary hyperparathyroidism is well recognized. Up to 65% with primary hyperparathyroidism have associated thyroid abnormality. Hypercalcemia has also been associated with many malignant conditions. But, it is rarely seen in digestive tract cancer, such as carcinoma of gallbladder. Hypercalcemia syndrome is an absolutely rare entity. It is coexisting with hyperthyroidism, primary hyperparathyroidism and cancer of the gallbladder.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1119

Last Page

1121

Recommended Citation

Barut, Ibrahim; Tarhan, Omer R.; Cerci, Celal; and Karahan, Nermin (2005) "Hypercalcemia syndrome. Coexisting hyperthyroidism, primary hyperparathyroidism and cancer of the gallbladder," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 26: Iss. 7, Article 17.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3045