Incidental Rickets in the Emergency Department Setting
Joint Authors
Zurlo, John V.
Wagner, Shaun R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Vitamin D deficiency rickets is a childhood osteomalacia, with impaired skeletal development and potentially skeletal deformities.
The radiographic findings of rickets are many but include widening, fraying, and cupping of the metaphysis.
Developmental delay and related complications of seizure and tetany have also been reported.
This medical entity is often thought of as a classic medical disease of the past.
However, it persists, and the recognition of rickets is on the rise.
The reemergence of rickets correlates with the increase in the number of children exclusively breastfed and with the frequent use of sun block in the pediatric population.
We present two cases of rickets, diagnosed through a visit to the Emergency Department made for unrelated symptoms.
These two cases illustrate the importance of diagnosing rickets as an “incidental” finding.
With early detection, dietary supplementation can be initiated potentially sparing the patient symptomatic disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zurlo, John V.& Wagner, Shaun R.. 2012. Incidental Rickets in the Emergency Department Setting. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450908
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zurlo, John V.& Wagner, Shaun R.. Incidental Rickets in the Emergency Department Setting. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450908
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zurlo, John V.& Wagner, Shaun R.. Incidental Rickets in the Emergency Department Setting. Case Reports in Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450908
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450908