A patient with hypocalcemia, tetany, tingling around lips and fingers, and a history of thyroid surgery likely has:
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Correct answer: Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism leads to low PTH, low calcium, and neuromuscular irritability from hypocalcemia.
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