calcitriol and Toxoplasmosis

calcitriol has been researched along with Toxoplasmosis* in 1 studies

Other Studies

1 other study(ies) available for calcitriol and Toxoplasmosis

ArticleYear
Sarcoidosis mimicking toxoplasmosis with severe hypercalcaemia and normal 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D.
    Journal of internal medicine, 1996, Volume: 240, Issue:3

    We report a case of a female patient with sarcoidosis who presented with a generalized lymphadenopathy and a strong IgG serological test of toxoplasmosis. Progressive lymphadenopathy with a rising plasma calcium (up to 15 mg dL-1) with a normal plasma 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D concentration occurred later. Corticosteroid therapy resulted in prompt clinical and biochemical responses with normalization of plasma calcium and a significant reduction in 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D concentration. This is an exceptional presentation of sarcoidosis with severe hypercalcaemia and normal vitamin D metabolites.

    Topics: Adult; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Hypercalcemia; Lymphatic Diseases; Sarcoidosis; Toxoplasmosis; Vitamin D

1996