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Can FHH present with marked hypercalcemia (e.g., >12 mg/dL)?

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Can FHH present with marked hypercalcemia (e.g., >12 mg/dL)?

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Endocrinology · University of Missouri School of Medicine
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Although unlikely, there have been several reports of FHH with parathyroid adenoma. FHH should have a setpoint. If you have previous blood calcium levels and the calcium has risen, I would search for a parathyroid adenoma.

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