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A common finding in osteomalacia is-

A
Low serum phosphate
B
Normal level of 1,25 di-hydroxy vit D3
C
Low serum calcium
D
Increased hydroxy proline in urine
High-Yield Explanation
Osteomalacia is a feature of long standing hypophoshatemia, which may be a consequence of renal phosphate wasting or chronic use of etidronate or phosphate binding antacids.Serum levels of 1,25(OH)2D levels are low despite normal 25(OH)D levels and elevated PTH.Occurs. in conditions of Increased Calcium level.and there is decreased hydroxy pro line in urine( Harrison 17 pg 2375)

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