Hypercalcaemia of Malignancy — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A 5-year-old has bone pain, fractures, calcium 3.2 mmol/L. PTH suppressed. ALP and LDH elevated. Cause of hypercalcaemia?

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Correct answer: B — Malignancy

Hypercalcaemia with suppressed PTH, elevated ALP/LDH, bone pain = malignancy.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2024 – Clinical Practice Guidelines: Hypercalcaemia