Which feature is most typical of MEN2A-associated hyperparathyroidism?
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Correct answer: Mild hypercalcemia due to parathyroid hyperplasia
In MEN2A, parathyroid hyperplasia may cause mild hypercalcemia. The hyperparathyroidism is generally less severe than in MEN1.
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