Presentation
Leg deformity.
Patient Data
Age: 24 months
Gender: Male
From the case:
Rickets
Frontal
Metaphyseal flaring and fraying seen at both proximal and distal tibia. There is slight outward bowing of both tibia.
Case Discussion
Rickets is the pediatric musculoskeletal manifestation of osteomalacia. It occurs by deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, and/or alkaline phosphate.
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