Case Report: Severe Hypercalcemia Following Vitamin D Intoxication in an Infant, the Underestimated Danger of Dietary Supplements

• Main Authors: Alexandre O. Gérard (Author), Audrey Fresse (Author), Myriam Gast (Author), Diane Merino (Author), Pierre Gourdan (Author), Audrey Laurain (Author), Irène Margaritis (Author), Pierre-Alexis Gauci (Author), Fanny Huret (Author), Nadège Parassol (Author), Fanny Rocher (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Vitamin D supplementation is routinely introduced in infants, according to medical guidelines. However, vitamin D overdose can result in life-threatening hypercalcemia. We report the case of a 3-month-old infant who suffered from severe hypercalcemia. Upon detailed questioning of the parents, a vita...