ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Key words Malignant infantile osteopetrosis
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Rickets
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Neonate
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Vitamin D deficiency
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Abbreviations25OHD 25-Hydroxyvitamin D
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1,25(OH)2D 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D
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PTH Parathyroid hormone
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ALP Alkaline phosphatase
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A neonate presented with clinical, biochemical, endocrine and radiographic features consistent with vitamin D deficiency rickets of maternal origin. Persistent hypocalcemia and subsequent development of pancytopenia, hemolysis and hepatosplenomegaly prompted further studies that led to the diagnosis of infantile osteopetrosis. Conclusion Osteopetrosis is an important differential diagnosis of neonatal rickets and is not excluded by low vitamin D levels.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004310051297
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