Rickets

Case contributed by Yahya Baba
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Bilateral genu varum and failure to thrive.

Patient Data

Age: 25 months
Gender: Female
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  • splaying, fraying, and cupping of the femoral, tibial, radial, and ulnar metaphyses.

  • generalized osteopenia

  • bilateral genu varum

Case Discussion

Typical features of severe active rickets, at the commonest sites.

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