Abstract
We compared intestinal calcium absorption, measured by a single isotope technique, and serum concentrations of vitamin D metabolites in ten patients with familial hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia (FHH) and ten age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Our results showed no significant differences in intestinal calcium absorption or in serum concentrations of vitamin D metabolites. There was a significant correlation between serum concentrations of PTH, measured with one of our assays, and 1,25(OH)2D. We conclude that neither increased intestinal calcium absorption nor altered vitamin D metabolism plays a part in the hypercalcaemia of FHH.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Clinical Endocrinology |
Vol/bind | 23 |
Udgave nummer | 5 |
Sider (fra-til) | 511-5 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 0300-0664 |
Status | Udgivet - nov. 1985 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |
Emneord
- Calcium
- Humans
- Hypercalcemia
- Intestinal Absorption
- Vitamin D