Presentation
Control x-ray of a femur fracture.
Patient Data
Age: 8 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Rickets with pathological fracture
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Pathological fracture of the femur shaft. The fracture seems weeks old with beginning callus, however it is only partly consolidated.
Main impression is the saber like appearance of the bone which is common for patients with deficit of vitamin D
Case Discussion
Patient with a known history of vitamin D malabsorption with deformed bones.