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. 1990 Apr;66(774):307–309. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.66.774.307

Precipitation of hypercalcaemia in sarcoidosis by foreign sun holidays: report of four cases.

C C Cronin 1, S F Dinneen 1, M S O'Mahony 1, C P Bredin 1, D J O'Sullivan 1
PMCID: PMC2429410  PMID: 2385556

Abstract

Hypercalcaemia after foreign sun holidays in four patients is described. Although only one was a known case, all had sarcoidosis. The pathogenic mechanisms are discussed and the implications of excessive sun exposure for the mode of presentation and the management of sarcoidosis are highlighted.

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