Abstract
Vitamin D toxicity from unactivated vitamin D (calciferol) therapy is currently a rare cause of hypercalcaemia. However, the frequency of this event may increase as high-dose unactivated vitamin D preparations become available. Prolonged vitamin D toxicity can cause reversible hypercalcaemia and partially reversible renal impairment. Parathyroid hormone may not be suppressed with unactivated vitamin D toxicity, especially if renal disease coexists. © 2013 Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1148-1150 |
Journal | Internal Medicine Journal |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |