All are causes of hypercalcemia except
Correct Answer: Vitamin A deficiency
Description: Causes of hypercalcaemia.EndocrinePrimary hyperparathyroidismThyrotoxicosisPhaeochromocytomaRenal failureSecondary hyperparathyroidismTeiary hyperparathyroidismMalignant diseaseSkeletal metastatic diseaseMultiple myeloma, lymphoma, leukaemiaSolid tumours (PTH-related peptidemediated): lung, renal, squamouscell carcinoma of the head and neck,oesophagus, genital tractNutritionalExcessive vitamin D ingestionVitamin A intoxicationMilk-alkali syndromeAluminum intoxicationGranulomatousSarcoidosisTuberculosisInherited diseaseHypercalciuric hypercalcaemiaImmobilisationPaget's diseaseDrug-relatedLithiumRef: Bailey and Love 27e pg: 826
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