Which condition may predispose to tertiary hyperparathyroidism?
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Correct answer: Long-standing secondary hyperparathyroidism causing autonomous PTH secretion
Tertiary hyperparathyroidism occurs when parathyroid glands become hyperplastic and autonomous after long-term secondary hyperparathyroidism, such as with CKD.
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