NEONATAL VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY RICKETS
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.
Ashraf Soliman
Doha, Qa