Metastatic calcifications are seen in______________?

Correct answer: C. Hypercalcemia

  • A. Hypoparathyroidism
  • B. Vitamin D deficiency
  • C. Hypercalcemia
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Metastatic calcification occurs in otherwise viable tissues when the serum calcium-phosphate balance is increased, most commonly due to hypercalcemia. Hypoparathyroidism and vitamin D deficiency generally lower serum calcium and therefore do not fit.

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