Vitamin D intoxication-induced hypercalcemia in a geriatric patient: a case report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Introduction: Hypercalcemia secondary to vitamin D intoxication is a rare condition resulting from inadequate prescription. It is characterized by nonspecific symptomatology and can produce severe neurological, muscular, gastrointestinal, renal, and cardiovascular manifestations. Clinical case: We describe the case of an 86-year-old woman with a history of vitamin D supplementation for three months after hip arthroplasty. The initial presentation was gastrointestinal symptoms and sensorimotor disturbance. Hypercalcemia was found upon evaluation. After ruling out the main organic causes, vitamin D intoxication was suspected, which was confirmed after testing for 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels. Correction of hypercalcemia was performed, and the patient had a favorable clinical evolution. Conclusion: It is important to consider vitamin D intoxication as a differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia in geriatric patients and to ensure adequate monitoring of the prescription of vitamin supplements.
Authors: Facultad de Medicina Humana, Universidad Peruana Los Andes, Huancayo, Perú., Sergio Armando Dextre-Vilchez, Brenda Caira-Chuquineyra, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa. Arequipa, Perú., Sofia Raquel Dextre-Vilchez, Facultad de Medicina Humana, Universidad Peruana Los Andes. Huancayo, Perú.
Language: English
Topic: Vitamin D Research Studies
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404522171