calcitriol has been researched along with Toxoplasmosis* in 1 studies
1 other study(ies) available for calcitriol and Toxoplasmosis
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Sarcoidosis mimicking toxoplasmosis with severe hypercalcaemia and normal 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D.
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 |