Question

A 50-year-old woman presents with symptoms of hypercalcaemia (constipation, polyuria, polydipsia, fatigue). Blood tests confirm raised corrected Calcium (2.9 mmol/L) and low Phosphate (0.6 mmol/L). Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) level is elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Primary Hyperparathyroidism

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Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

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Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism

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Malignant hypercalcaemia (e.g., myeloma, PTHrP)

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Vitamin D intoxication

Practice question

A 50-year-old woman presents with symptoms of hypercalcaemia (constipation, polyuria, polydipsia, fatigue). Blood tests confirm raised corrected Calcium (2.9 mmol/L) and low Phosphate (0.6 mmol/L). Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) level is elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis?