A complex homeostatic system involving the interplay of bone, the kidneys, and the intestines maintains extracellular calcium levels within a relatively narrow range. This article describes a patient with autoimmune hyperparathyroidism and hypocalciuric hypercalcemia caused by IgG4 autoantibodies directed against the calcium-sensing receptor. The patient's hypercalcemia and elevated parathyroid hormone levels responded to the administration of glucocorticoids.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Pallais et al. (2004) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: