HyperCalcaemia

Hypercalcaemia

Causes

• Primary Hyperparathyroidism

• Cancer

  • • 1/4 Lung Cancer : SCC - PTHrP

Management

Treat underlying cause

1. IVF NaCL

2. Bisphoshonates

Management II

1. IVF 

4-6L in 24hrs

2. Bisphosphonates

IV pamidronate 

If calcium not fallen with 24hrs of IVF

For MCQs, this is the 'definitive intervention' as it removes calcium from the blood

Resources and References

Written in 2025