Severe hypercalcemia in elderly patient with asymptomatic pulmonary tuberculosis: a case report

Hypercalcemia presents itself as a challenging disorder in clinical practice, with hyperparathyroidism and malignancies accounting for 90% of the causes. The case report describes a married 78-year-old white rural male worker with low level of education. Given the social isolation brought on by the...

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Main Authors: Manoela Barros, Sarah Francisco, Julia Vieira, Rafael Costa, Luciene Motta, Cristiano Barros, Decio Sesquim, Alessandra Tieppo, Caroline Pupim, Renato Lirio Morelato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2023-03-01
Series:Geriatric Care
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Online Access:https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/gc/article/view/10812