Pediatric ovarian dysgerminoma presenting with hypercalcemia and chronic constipation: a case report Journal Article

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Authors: Nourani, M.; Manera, R. B.
Article Title: Pediatric ovarian dysgerminoma presenting with hypercalcemia and chronic constipation: a case report
Abstract: Malignancy-associated hypercalcemia is a common finding among adult malignancies. However, the incidence of malignancy-induced hypercalcemia associated with germ cell tumor among pediatric patients is very rare. We describe a 9-year-old girl with an ovarian dysgerminoma presenting with chronic constipation and hypercalcemia. We review some of the causes of malignancy-associated hypercalcemia described in literature and treatment strategies. We also recommend considering oncological processes in the presence of hypercalcemia.
Journal Title: Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
Volume: 35
Issue: 7
ISSN: 1536-3678; 1077-4114
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: United States
Date Published: 2013
Start Page: e272
End Page: 3
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.1097/MPH.0b013e31829bcaf1
Notes: JID: 9505928; ppublish