Hassan Izzedine, Rose Mary Attieh, Farhana Begum, Yee-Ming Melody Cheung, Kenar D Jhaveri
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Abstract
While the incidence of hypercalcemia of malignancy (HCM) is on the decline, it still occurs in up to 30% of patients with cancer. Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-related hypercalcemia is becoming increasingly recognized. We describe a case of cemiplimab-induced hypercalcemia in a patient with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the earlobe and discuss a management algorithm for HCM. Timely diagnosis and management of HCM is critical for optimal care and the prevention of complications.
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Clinical Nephrology appears monthly and publishes manuscripts containing original material with emphasis on the following topics: prophylaxis, pathophysiology, immunology, diagnosis, therapy, experimental approaches and dialysis and transplantation.
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