Question 332 · LEK · Hyperparathyroidism
A densitometric examination of a 78-year-old woman showed T-score equal to -2,8 and her calcium concentration was 13.0 mg/mL (normal range 8.5-10.5). The patient should be further diagnosed for:
- A. primary hyperparathyroidism.
- B. secondary hyperparathyroidism.
- C. neoplastic lesions located in the bones.
- D. A and C are true.
- E. B and C are true.
Hint
Think of the two most common causes of hypercalcemia overall, both of which can also cause bone loss.
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