The Diagnostic Dilemma of Sarcoidosis: A Case of Acute Hypercalcemia

Hypercalcemia is a common clinical laboratory abnormality with a majority of cases attributed to malignancy or hyperparathyroidism. Although hypercalcemia is a common manifestation of sarcoidosis, it is rarely the initial presentation. Here we present a case of acute hypercalcemia in a 60-year-old gentleman, which was diagnosed as sarcoidosis following an elaborate workup, including radiological assessment and multiple organ biopsies. This case highlights the diagnostic dilemma of sarcoidosis due to varying clinical presentation that can mimic multiple conditions, including malignancy. Biopsy showing noncaseating granulomas is pathognomic of sarcoidosis. Due to its multisystemic and nonspecific presentation, selecting an appropriate biopsy site is key to diagnosis.