Question 314 · LEK · Hypoparathyroidism
A 52-year-old woman comes to the office because of strong contractions of the hands for the last two weeks. A month ago she had a thyroidectomy because of retrosternal goiter. The most probable cause of these symptoms is:
- A. hypothyroidism.
- B. hyperparathyroidism.
- C. hyperthyroidism.
- D. hypoparathyroidism.
- E. hypercalcemia.
Hint
Think about which small structures can be removed or devascularized during an extensive thyroid operation.
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