In hypoparathyroidism:
APlasma calcium is high and inorganic phosphorous low
BPlasma calcium and inorganic phosphorous are low
CPlasma calcium is low and inorganic phosphorous high
DPlasma calcium and inorganic phosphorous are high
The primary pharmacological intervention to retard avascular necrosis progression is?
AHigh-dose calcium supplementation
BVitamin D supplementation alone
CCorticosteroid therapy
DBisphosphonates (Alendronate)
A 10-year-old boy has a fracture of the femur. Biochemical evaluation revealed a hemoglobin level of 11.5 g/dL and an erythrocyte sedimentation rate of 18 mm in the first hour. Serum calcium levels were 12.8 mg/dL, serum phosphorus levels were 2.3 mg/dL, alkaline phosphatase levels were 28 KA units, and blood urea levels were 32 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most probable diagnosis in his case?
ARenal rickets
BHyperparathyroidism
CSkeletal dysplasia
DNutritional rickets
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