Rachitic rosary

Case contributed by Ayush Goel
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Frequent crying

Patient Data

Age: 8 months
Gender: Male
x-ray

Expansion of anterior ends of ribs noted on both sides.

Case Discussion

Findings are likely suggestive of rachitic rosary in rickets.

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