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Denosumab for Tumor-Induced Hypercalcemia Complicated by Renal Failure.

Authors :
Bech, Anneke
de Boer, Hans
Source :
Annals of Internal Medicine. 6/19/2012, Vol. 156 Issue 12, p906-907. 2p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 50-year-old woman with a history of chronic pulmonary disease presented with fatigue, nausea, and generalized bone pain who was administered with a human monoclonal antibody denosumab. It provides information that the efficacy of denosumab was determined for the treatment of severe tumor-induced hypercalcemia. It concludes that denosumab is a safe alternative for the treatment of tumor-induced hypercalcemia complicated by renal failure.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00034819
Volume :
156
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Annals of Internal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
78710718
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-156-12-201206190-00026