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A 50 year old woman who was treated for breast cancer 3 years ago now presents with increase thirst and confusion. She has become drowsy now. What is the most likely metabolic abnormality?

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A 50 year old woman who was treated for breast cancer 3 years ago now presents with increase thirst and confusion. She has become drowsy now. What is the most likely metabolic abnormality?


  1. Hypercalcemia
  2. Hyperkalemia
  3. Hypoglycemia
  4. Hyperglycemia
  5. Hypocalcemia

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The key is A. Hypercalcemia. [Increased thirst, confusion, drowsiness these are features of  hypercalcemia. Any solid organ tumour can produce hypercalcemia. Here treated Ca breast is the probable cause of hypercalcemia].

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