Hypercalcemia occurs in up to 4% of the population in association with malignancy, primary
hyperparathyroidism, ingestion of excessive calcium and/or vitamin D, ectopic production of …

Context Primary hyperparathyroidism and malignancy are the etiologies in 90% of cases of
hypercalcemia. When these entities are not the etiology of hypercalcemia, uncommon …

Introduction Cosmetic injections with silicone and polymethylmethacrylate are not FDA
approved for augmentation of body parts such as breast, buttock or legs, but they have been …

Intramuscular injections of paraffin oil can cause foreign body granuloma formation and
hypercalcemia. Macrophages with the ability to produce high levels of 1, 25 (OH) 2D3 may …

Introduction Injection of paraffin oil to augment muscles size is a troubling phenomenon
known to cause a foreign body reaction with formation of granulomas. In a few case reports …

Background Despite well-documented risks, injectable supplements containing high doses
of vitamins are commonly used. Objectives To describe acute kidney injury (AKI) as a …

Here the authors report a case of complications occured after injection of a site
enhancement oil in the upper extremity for cosmetic muscles' volume enhancement and a …

Clinically significant derangements in plasma electrolytes rarely occur outside of excessive
exercise and/or extreme dietary habits. Overzealous hydration facilitates exercise …

Context Cosmetic paraffin oil injections can lead to granuloma formation, causing
hypercalcemia and kidney failure. Objective This study explores whether debulking surgery …

Liquid body contouring by intramuscular injection of site-enhancing oils (SEOs) for muscle
volume enlargement has increasingly become a popular practice in bodybuilding. Its …