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L’hypercalcémie associée au cancer

Hypercalcemia associated with cancer

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Journal Africain du Cancer / African Journal of Cancer

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L’hypercalcémie maligne (HM) est la complication métabolique la plus fréquente au cours de la maladie oncologique. Elle survient souvent suite à une sécrétion tumorale accrue de la parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP). Dans les autres cas, elle peut être liée soit à une ostéolyse locale maligne, à une augmentation de la production de la vitamine D ou à une sécrétion ectopique de la parathyroid hormone (PTH). L’HM cause une série de symptômes affectant la qualité de vie du patient, surtout en cas de douleurs osseuses sous-jacentes. Sa prise en charge comprend en plus des mesures générales de support et de l’hydratation, un traitement par les biphosphonates. Ces puissants inhibiteurs de la résorption osseuse, notamment l’acide zolédronique ont révolutionné le traitement de l’HM grâce à leur biodisponibilité, leur tolérance et surtout leur efficacité.

Abstract

Hypercalcemia of malignancy is the most common metabolic complication associated with cancer. It can be classified into four types: humoral hypercalcemia caused by an increased secretion of tumor parathyroid hormonerelated protein (PTHrP), local malignant osteolysis, increased production of vitamin D or ectopic secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Malignant hypercalcemia causes a series of symptoms affecting quality of life of the patients, especially if they suffer from bone pain. The management of malignant hypercalcemia includes general measures of support, hydration and treatment with bisphosphonates. These potent inhibitors of bone resorption (particularly the zoledronic acid) have revolutionized the treatment of malignant hypercalcemia with their bioavailability, tolerance and especially their effectiveness.

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El Mesbahi, O., Benbrahim, Z. L’hypercalcémie associée au cancer. J Afr Cancer 4, 48–52 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12558-011-0188-3

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