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J Vierna

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Hypercalcaemia in Hodgkin's disease related to prostaglandin synthesis.

A case of paraneoplastic hypercalcaemic syndrome is reported in a patient with Hodgkin's disease. This was detected eight months before widespread lymphadenopathy became apparent. Lymphocyte depleted Hodgkin's disease was diagnosed. PTH (parathyroid hormone) activity was suppressed and PTHRP (PTH related protein) was less than 5 pmol/l. 1,25(OH)2D3 was in the normal range. Plasma calcium values returned to normal after the administration of indomethacin. Thus the pathogenesis of the hypercalcaemia in this patient could be associated with the synthesis of prostaglandins.

Bone Marrow↗

Giant adrenal myelolipoma. Report of a case and review of the literature.

The clinicopathologic features of a giant adrenal myelolipoma (diameter 16 cm, weight 900 g) are presented. The ultrasonographic and the computed tomographic appearance of adrenal myelolipoma are reviewed. Diagnostic fine-needle aspiration biopsy is recommended for avoidance of unnecessary surgical treatment.

Adrenal Gland Neoplasms↗