Endocrine Abstracts

Case Summary: A 72 year-old man presented with a one month history of anorexia, weight loss, lethargy, constipation, increased thirst and generalised aches and pains. He had a background of hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, aortic stenosis, and a renal transplant 23 years ago with declining renal function. No significant abnormalities were noted on physical examination. Investigations confirmed hypercalcaemia, with serum calcium rising from 2.8–3.05 mmol/l. This was ...