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Multiple Myeloma Presenting as Hypercalcemia-Induced Acute Severe Pancreatitis: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Hypercalcemia is a known presentation of multiple myeloma along with anemia, renal failure, and bone pains (CRAB: hypercalcemia, renal failure, anemia, and bone lesions). Hypercalcemia is a known cause of pancreatitis besides the common causes like gallstones, alcohol and hypertriglyceridemia. However, hypercalcemia secondary to multiple myeloma is a rare cause of pancreatitis and only a few cases of the same have been reported. We present a case of a 60-year-old female who presented with acute severe pancreatitis induced by hypercalcemia secondary to multiple myeloma.

Source: Gastro Hep Advances

DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2024.09.004

Authors: Anjuman Fayaz, Altaf Hussain Shah, Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, Shaheena Parveen

Institution: Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000