Which of the following diseases and conditions are associated with calcidiol (25-hydroxy-cholecalciferol) excess?
1)vitamin D intoxication
2)nephrotic syndrome
3)excessive sunlight exposure
4)sarcoidosis

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Vitamin D intoxication and excessive sunlight exposure are associated with calcidiol excess.Vitamin D intoxication provides an increase in the precursor for calcidiol.The same is true for excessive sunlight exposure.The major source of vitamin D is production in the skin after exposure to sunlight.Thus excessive sunlight exposure also provides an increase in the precursor for calcidiol.Nephrotic syndrome is associated with calcidiol deficiency.Sarcoidosis is associated with calcitriol excess.

Which of the Following Diseases and Conditions Are Associated with Calcidiol