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Nephrolithiasis as a Complication of Immobilization Induced Hypercalcemia
Aya Mohamed Ahmed
1
, Tarek Alzain
1
, Amar Al Shibli
2
Departments of
1
Academic Affairs and
2
Pediatrics, Tawam Hospital, Alain, UAE.
Corresponding Author:
Dr Aya Mohamed Ahmed
Email: amohamedahmed@seha.ae
Received:
28-OCT-2020
Accepted:
08-FEB-2021
Published Online:
30-APR-2021
DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2021.0024
Abstract
Background
: Immobility induced hypercalcemia has been reported in few studies in pediatric population. Although not a common presentation, children are in a state of high bone turnover, and are considered prone to the imbalance of osteoblastic and osteoclastic activity that occurs with prolonged immobility, which lead to hypercalcemia.
Case Report
: Here in we are reporting a case of a 10 years old child with prolonged immobilization secondary to motor vehicle accident, who suffered from traumatic pancreatitis, and nephrolithiasis.
Conclusion
: This case study highlights the importance of following patients with risk factors for hypercalcemia including immobilization.
Keywords :
Hypercalcemia, Motor Vehicles, Nephrolithiasis, Pancreatitis, Traffic Accidents.
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