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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 2/2013

01-02-2013 | Minisymposium

Rickets: Part II

Authors: Richard M. Shore, Russell W. Chesney

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 2/2013

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Abstract

This is the continuation of a two-part review of rickets. This part emphasizes the specific pathophysiology, clinical features, pathoanatomy and radiographic findings of vitamin D deficiency rickets. Other forms of rickets, differential diagnostic considerations and the potential relationship between low levels of vitamin D metabolites and unexplained fractures in infants are also discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Rickets: Part II
Authors
Richard M. Shore
Russell W. Chesney
Publication date
01-02-2013
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-012-2536-6

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