Exophthalmos (protruding eyeballs) may occur in children with:
a. hypothyroidism.
b. hyperthyroidism.
c. hypoparathyroidism.
d. hyperparathyroidism.
ANS: B
Exophthalmos is a clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and hyperparathyroidism are not associated with exophthalmos.
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