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
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Volume: |
35 |
Issue: |
7 |
ISSN: |
1536-3678; 1077-4114 |
Publisher: |
Unknown
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Journal Place: |
United States |
Date Published: |
2013 |
Start Page: |
e272 |
End Page: |
3 |
Language: |
eng |
DOI/URL: |
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Notes: |
JID: 9505928; ppublish |