Presentation of CaseA 54-year-old man was referred to the hospital because of hypercalcemia.For 20 years his intake of alcohol had been heavy, but he was able to continue his work as a carpenter. Ten years before admission he was disabled by a "stroke," about which no further details could be obtained. At approximately that time he was informed that he had a duodenal ulcer; thereafter he consumed small amounts of Maalox and 2 quarts of milk daily. Six months before entry he began to experience exertional dyspnea on climbing stairs. One month before admission anorexia, polydipsia, polyuria and . . .
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