Objective: To discuss the finding of hypercalcemia in pediatric ovarian dysgerminoma.
Methods: Two cases of pediatric ovarian dysgerminoma that presented with hypercalcemia are discussed.
Results: Hypercalcemia is a rare finding in ovarian dysgerminoma.
Conclusion: Ovarian dysgerminoma should be considered in pediatric patients presenting with signs of hypercalcemia. Parathyroid hormone, parathyroid hormone related protein, and 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D may elucidate the cause of hypercalcemia.
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