[Chronic renal insufficiency with hypercalcemia in a 60-year-old patient]

Internist (Berl). 2014 Aug;55(8):971-5. doi: 10.1007/s00108-014-3516-8.
[Article in German]

Abstract

A 60-year-old man developed stomach pains and early morning vomiting as well as fatigue over the last few months. Severe hypercalcemia was found in combination with a significantly reduced renal function. Laboratory tests as well as histological findings from the kidneys led to the working diagnosis of sarcoidosis with renal and possible osseous manifestations. After 14 days of oral medication with steroids the symptoms were significantly improved and renal parameters normalized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Hypercalcemia / complications*
  • Hypercalcemia / diagnosis*
  • Hypercalcemia / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prednisolone / administration & dosage
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / diagnosis*
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / drug therapy
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / etiology*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Prednisolone