All of the following are causes of hypocalcemia, EXCEPT
Correct Answer: Vitamin D intoxication
Description: Vitamin D intoxication leads to elevated plasma concentration of calcium This can lead to contraction of blood vessels, high blood pressure, and calcinosis--the calcification of soft tissues. Causes of hypercalcemia Causes of hypocalcemia Hyperparathyroidism Multiple myeloma and other osteolytic diseases Metastatic carcinoma of bone Thiazide diuretics Vitamin D intoxication Hypoparathyroidism Chronic Renal failure Malabsorption Acute pancreatitis
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