Hypercalcemia and pancreatic endocrine neoplasia with elevated PTH-rP: report of two new cases and subject review.

Publication/Presentation Date

2-1-2005

Abstract

Humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy is widely associated with tumor production of parathyroid hormone related protein (PTH-rP). This peptide functions in endocrine, autocrine and paracrine mechanisms in a manner similar to PTH; increasing renal uptake of calcium, decreasing retention of phosphorous, and stimulating adenylate cyclase and phospholipase C. Although PTH-rP production has been well documented in neoplasms of the exocrine pancreas, we present here two cases of endocrine pancreatic neoplasms elaborating PTH-rP. We then review the literature of previous cases and delve into the pathophysiology of this peptide.

Volume

9

Issue

2

First Page

270

Last Page

279

ISSN

1091-255X

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

15694824

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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