This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Radiology
Basal ganglia calcification is seen in all of the following except: March 2007 
Select and explain. 
A. Hypoparathyroidism, B. Hypothyroidism, C. Hyperpahyroidism, D. Acromegaly
D: Acromegaly
Answer: D: Acromegaly 
Explanation: Ans. D: Acromegaly Basal ganglia calcification is seen in: Endocrine-Hypoparathyroidism, hypothyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism Normal Metabolic-Mitochondrial disorders Toxic-Hypoxia, carbon monoxide, lead Chemotherapy/radiation-mineralizing angiopathy most prominent in the basal ganglia.