NEONATAL VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY RICKETS

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NEONATAL VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY RICKETS

Doha, Qa: Newborns with severe VDD presented with hypocalcemia and increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and PTH compared to older infants with VDD. Serum calcium levels were correlated significantly with 25OH vitamin D and Mg concentrations. Radiological manifestations included metaphyseal band of lucency (osteopenia) within distal radius, femur, and/or tibia with mild cupping.

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Fuente científica:
Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
17(4):697-703

Título original
Clinical, Biochemical, and Radiological Manifestations of Vitamin D Deficiency in Newborns Presented With Hypocalcemia

Palabras clave
neonatos, hipocalcemia, vitamina D, raquitismo

Autores
Salama Hussam, Shatla Emad, Bedair Elsaid, Alomar Safwan, Soliman A, Bedair E, Salama H, Soliman Ashraf

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A Soliman, Department of Pediatrics, 3050, Doha, Qatar

Institución
Hamad Medical Center

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