Question 98 · LEK · Phosphate balance

Which of the following conditions are characterized by increased urine loss of phosphates?

1) Fanconi syndrome;
2) tumor lysis syndrome during chemotherapy;
3) hypophosphatemic rickets;
4) hyperparathyroidism;
5) hypoparathyroidism.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3,4.
  2. B. 2,3,4,5.
  3. C. 1,2,3,5.
  4. D. 1,3,4,5.
  5. E. all the above.
Hint

Think about how PTH affects proximal tubular phosphate reabsorption and which disorder therefore lowers urinary phosphate.

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