The Most Probable Cause of Low Serum Calcium Following a Thyroidectomy

question 47

Multiple Choice

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

• A)hyperparathyroidism secondary to Graves disease.
• B)myxedema secondary to surgery.
• C)hypoparathyroidism caused by surgical injury.
• D)hypothyroidism caused by lack of thyroid replacement.

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