Use of long-term intravenous phosphate infusion in the palliative treatment of tumor-induced osteomalacia.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab
; 85(2): 549-55, 2000 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-10690854
ABSTRACT
Tumor-induced osteomalacia is characterized by paraneoplastic defects in vitamin D metabolism, proximal renal tubular functions, and phosphate transport. The resulting hypophosphatemia can cause generalized pain and muscle weakness, which significantly affect the quality of life of the patients. Palliative treatment with calcium, vitamin D, and phosphate replacement is indicated for patients in whom the causative tumor cannot be completely resected. In this report we describe a case of tumor-induced osteomalacia in whom adequate oral doses of phosphate could not be used because of gastrointestinal side-effects. Long term (3-6 months) iv phosphate infusion delivered by ambulatory infusion pumps in combination with oral calcium and vitamin D was used successfully to decrease pain and increase muscle strength. Careful monitoring of serum calcium, phosphate, and creatinine levels and reliable microinfusion technology have allowed the long term use of iv phosphate infusion without serious morbidity. This patient received repeated (three times) phosphate infusions over 8 yr, resulting in laboratory and symptomatic improvement after each course. However, this patient did suffer two episodes of central venous catheter-related infection. Because of potentially serious complications, such as severe hypocalcemia, calcified right ventricular thrombi, and nephrocalcinosis, long term iv phosphate infusion should be reserved for patients who cannot tolerate adequate doses of oral phosphate and for whom the benefits outweigh the risks.
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Assunto principal:
Osteomalacia
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Cuidados Paliativos
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Fosfatos
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Neoplasias da Coluna Vertebral
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Mesenquimoma
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Endocrinol Metab
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Article