Approach to hypocalcemia Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 41-year-old woman presents for evaluation of a 4-month history of fatigue, weight loss, and diarrhea. She reports a recurrent, itchy, blistering rash over her elbows and knees. Past medical history is notable for Graves disease treated with thyroidectomy 5 years ago and hypertension managed with a thiazide diuretic. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), blood pressure is 126/78 mm Hg, pulse is 84/min, respiratory rate 16/min, and oxygen saturation 98% on room air. Physical examination is significant for the presence of vesicles and bullae over her elbows and knees. Laboratory evaluation is significant for a hemoglobin of 9.8 g/dL and calcium of 7.0 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most likely underlying cause of this patient’s hypocalcemia?
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