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Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 134(40): 1959-61, 1990 Oct 06.
Artículo
en Holandés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2234152
RESUMEN
Although the risk of vitamin intoxication is well recognised, massive doses of these preparations continue to be prescribed, especially in the so-called 'alternative' medical sector. We describe a patient with hypervitaminosis D due to administration of megadoses of vitamin D in the absence of an obvious indication. Mode of action and symptoms of vitamin D intoxication are discussed. It is emphasized that vitamin preparations should only be used when strictly indicated and that close clinical and biochemical supervision is necessary.