Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia is a condition characterized by abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood. This condition is significant because it can lead to dangerous consequences for the health, such as kidney stones, muscle weakness, confusion, and even heart failure. It is also important to diagnose hypercalcemia quickly because it can be caused by certain types of cancer, such as multiple myeloma and certain types of lymphomas. Treatment for this condition usually consists of reducing calcium intake, exercising, and medications. Hypercalcemia is most commonly diagnosed through a blood test. In some cases, additional tests may be needed in order to identify the underlying cause of the condition.
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1 journal(s) foundThyroid Cancer
ISSN: 2574-4496
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor-in-Chief: Giovanni Mauri, European Institute of Oncolgy
Most nodules are cysts filled with fluid or with a stored form of thyroid hormone called colloid. Solid nodules have little fluid or colloid. These nodules are more likely to be cancerous than are fluid-filled nodules. Some types of solid nodules, such as hyperplastic nodules and adenomas, have too many cells, but the cells are not cancer cells.