Which of the following may cause hyperglycemia?
A
ypoparathyroidism
B
Cushing's syndrome
C
Multiple myeloma
D
Frusemide therapy
Correct Answer: Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells, is associated with excessive tumor - induced, osteoclast - mediated bone destruction. Hypercalcemia remains the most frequent metabolic complication of myeloma in patients, and excessive osteolysis plays a major contributory role in its pathogenesis.