The Most Probable Cause of Low Serum Calcium After a Thyroidectomy

question 13

Multiple Choice

The most probable cause of low serum calcium after a thyroidectomy is:

• A) Hyperparathyroidism, secondary to Graves disease
• B) Myxedema, secondary to surgery
• C) Hypoparathyroidism caused by surgical injury
• D) Hypothyroidism caused by the lack of thyroid replacement

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