Hypercalcemia, Inappropriate Calcitriol Levels, and Tuberculosis on Hemodialysis

Ramón Peces Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital Central de Asturias, Celestino Villamil s/n 33006, Oviedo, Spain

Alfonso Pobes Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital Central de Asturias, Celestino Villamil s/n 33006, Oviedo, Spain

Carmen Díaz-Corte Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital Central de Asturias, Celestino Villamil s/n 33006, Oviedo, Spain

Emilio Gago Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital Central de Asturias, Celestino Villamil s/n 33006, Oviedo, Spain

Abstract

We describe a female patient undergoing hemodialysis who developed tuberculosis, hypercalcemia, and inappropriately elevated calcitriol levels. These findings suggest ectopic production of calcitriol by tuberculous granulomas. Successful treatment of tuberculosis led to a substantial decrease in the levels of calcium and calcitriol.

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