Observations on the evolution and treatment of idiopathic infantile hypercalcemia
Goodyer, PR; Frank, A; Kaplan, BS
HERO ID
4120689
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
1984
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 4120689 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1984 |
| Title | Observations on the evolution and treatment of idiopathic infantile hypercalcemia |
| Authors | Goodyer, PR; Frank, A; Kaplan, BS |
| Journal | Journal of Pediatrics |
| Volume | Pediatr |
| Issue | REF 10 |
| Page Numbers | 771-773 |
| Abstract | IPA COPYRIGHT: ASHP The case of an infant who developed idiopathic infantile hypercalcemia in the postnatal period while receiving breast milk and calcium gluconate supplements is reported. The mother was taking ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) supplements (400 U/day) since early in pregnancy. Breast feeding was continued but all vitamin D supplements were stopped and the infant was given prednisone (0.5 mg/kg; I) 2 times/day. The serum calcium concentration decreased from 17.6 to 13.6 mg/dl. In an attempt to promote growth I therapy was reduced and 5 units of thyrocalcitonin (Calcimar; calcitonin; II) was injected SC each morning and 0.5 g cellulose sodium phosphate (Calcibind; III) was given orally 5 times a day before feeding. It was concluded that daily II injection to reduce ongoing flux of calcium from the bone to blood and III to reduce absorption of dietary calcium may be successful in maintaining normocalcemia while permitting discontinuation of I. |
| Pmid | 6502307 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |