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Hypercalcemia is a common complication in cancer patients, occurring in 10-20% of cases. It is caused by tumor factors that alter calcium metabolism in bones, kidneys, and intestines. Symptoms are nonspecific but laboratory findings include high serum calcium levels above 14 mg/dL. Treatment involves aggressive saline hydration and medications like calcitonin, bisphosphonates, gallium nitrate, or plicamycin which reduce bone resorption and lower calcium levels. Hypercalcemia carries a poor prognosis with me
- Author
- Dapot Sianipar
- Language
- EN