4th April 2024

A 47-year-old woman undergoes an uncomplicated subtotal thyroidectomy for medullary thyroid carcinoma.

A 47-year-old woman undergoes an uncomplicated subtotal thyroidectomy for medullary thyroid carcinoma. Two days later, she returns to the surgical assessment unit complaining of muscle cramping and twitches, numbness and tingling in her hands, feet and face and palpitations. 

What is the patient’s most likely underlying diagnosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.