Squamous cell carcinoma of mandibular gingiva producing both parathyroid hormone-related protein and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor: a case report

Abstract

Background:Malignant tumours occasionally secrete hormonal factors that can cause tumour-associated symptoms.Here, we describe a case of mandibular gingival carcinoma with hypercalcaemia and leukocytosis caused by tumour-derived parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) and granulocyte colonystimulating factor (G-CSF).