Presentation
Bowing of the lower limbs.
Patient Data
Age: 2 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Active rickets
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Long bones of both lower limbs show osteopenia, metaphyseal fraying, cupping and broadening.
Bilateral medial tibial and fibular bowing.
Case Discussion
Active rachitic changes are seen evidenced by metaphyseal fraying, cupping and broadening as well as osteopenic texture of the examined bones.