2024
An infant developing hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia due to the use of exclusively almond milk
Salama M, Tebben P, Al Nofal A. An infant developing hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia due to the use of exclusively almond milk. Journal Of Pediatric Endocrinology And Metabolism 2024, 37: 375-379. PMID: 38414167, DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2023-0494.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsParathyroid hormoneCreatinine ratioUrine calcium-to-creatinine ratioHistory of biliary atresiaCalcium to creatinine ratioMonths prior to presentationAlmond milkCow's milk allergyMilk consumptionMonths of ageSevere hypercalcemiaBiliary atresiaAlternative to cow milkCow's milkD levelsLiver transplantationPlant-based milk alternativesCase reportInitial managementIntravenous fluidsMilk allergyHypercalcemiaMineral contentCalcium concentrationHypophosphatemia
2023
THU461 Severe Hypercalcemia Associated With Perinatal Hypophosphatasia While Receiving Enzyme Replacement Therapy
Salama M, Tebben P. THU461 Severe Hypercalcemia Associated With Perinatal Hypophosphatasia While Receiving Enzyme Replacement Therapy. Journal Of The Endocrine Society 2023, 7: bvad114.422. PMCID: PMC10555444, DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvad114.422.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDietary calcium intakeCalcium intakeAsfotase alfaPerinatal hypophosphatasiaMonths of ageTissue non-specific alkaline phosphataseSevere hypercalcemiaAA doseIncreased to 3 mg/kgLow calcium intakeDefective bone mineralizationLong-term therapyEnzyme replacement therapyTreated with AAPrenatal ultrasoundCalcitonin therapyPersistent hypercalcemiaInitial presentationAA therapyHydroxyvitamin DNon-specific alkaline phosphataseCalcium supplementationParathyroid hormoneReplacement therapyInitial management
2010
Severe Hypercalcemia due to Primary Hyperparathyroidism with MEN 2A
Thompson G, Dy B, Vazquez B, Tebben P, Kumar S. Severe Hypercalcemia due to Primary Hyperparathyroidism with MEN 2A. World Journal Of Endocrine Surgery 2010, 2: 131-133. DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10002-1037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSevere hypercalcemia due to primary hyperparathyroidismHypercalcemia due to primary hyperparathyroidismPrimary hyperparathyroidismSevere hypercalcemiaParathyroid adenomaMEN 2ASurgical managementRare presentation of primary hyperparathyroidismCalcium levelsPresentation of primary hyperparathyroidismDecreased bone mineral densityElevation of serum calciumSingle parathyroid adenomaTreatment of hyperparathyroidismEarly surgical managementBone mineral densityTime of diagnosisParathyroid carcinomaRare presentationClinical presentationSerum calciumMineral densitySevere elevationClinical manifestationsDifferential diagnosis