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During removal of the hyperplastic thyroid gland of a 47-year-old woman, the parathyroid gland was damaged. One month after the surgery the patient developed the sign of hypoparathyroidism, frequent-convulsions, Hyperreflexia, Laryngospasm. What is the most likely cause of the patients condition.

Answer options

  1. Hyperkalemia
  2. Hypophosphatemia
  3. Hyponatremia
  4. Hyperchlorhydia
  5. Hypocalcemia
Correct answer

Hypocalcemia

Explanation

During removal of the hyperplastic thyroid gland of a 47 year old woman, the parathyroid gland was damaged. One month after the surgery the patient developed the sign of hypoparathyroidism, frequent-convulsions, Hyperreflexia, Laryngospasm. What is the most likely cause of the patients condition?Parathyroid glands control the calcium levels in our blood, in our bones, and throughout our bodies. Parathyroid glands regulate calcium by producing a hormone called

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