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Biochemistry Vitamins and Minerals f5449b79

All of the following are causes of hypocalcemia, EXCEPT

A
Acute pancreatitis
B
Chronic renal failure
C
Hypoparathyroidism
D
Vitamin D intoxication
High-Yield Explanation
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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