Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Osteitis fibrosa cystic is a distinctive bone manifestation of:
  1. Hypothyroidism
  2. Grave’s disease
  3. Acromegaly
  4. Hyperparathyroidism
Explanation
Answer − D − Osteitis fibrosa cystic is a distinctive bone manifestation of hyperparathyroidism. Routine laboratory tests in hyperparathyroidism show elevated calcium and low phosphate levels. Osteitis fibrosa cystic is caused by a surplus of parathyroid hormone and causes a stimulation of osteoclasts that break down bone.
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