Short stature with rickets

Author: Pediatric Oncall

Question
An 11-year-old boy presented with progressive knock knees and short stature since 5 years of age. He was treated with multiple courses of calcium and vitamin D but had no response. On examination, he had florid rickets, genu valgum with a height of 104 cm. He had pallor. Other systemic examination findings were normal. Investigations showed:
• Hemoglobin = 6.7 gm/dl
• WBC count = 8,600/cumm
• Platelet count = 2,17,000/cumm
• Serum calcium = 6.4 mg%, phosphorus = 7.5 mg% and
alkaline phosphatase = 1231 IU/L.

What is the diagnosis?

What is the diagnosis?

Answer Discussion :

georgi peev

What’s the PTH?

6 hours ago

Md Shoaib

No pool

10 hours ago

View More Comments

Join Us

Pediatric Oncall

Medical Calculators

Drug Center

Pediatric Oncall Journal

Parenting

Vaccine Reminder

Home

About Us
Link To Us
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy

Online Ordering Policy
Sitemap
Feedback

Partner Sites

HIV in Childern
Vaccine Reminder
Pediatric Oncall Journal

New Arrival

Infection In Children

Other Pediatric Oncall Books

Infection in Children - Part 3

Pediatric Drug Index

Dengue, Malaria, Leptospirosis & Typhoid

Infection in Children - Part 2

Case Rounds In Pediatric Liver Disorders

View More Books

Disclaimer: The information given by www.pediatriconcall.com is provided by medical and paramedical & Health providers voluntarily for display & is meant only for informational purpose. The site does not guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of the information. Use of any information is solely at the user's own risk. The appearance of advertisement or product information in the various section in the website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Pediatric Oncall of the quality or value of the said product or of claims made by its manufacturer.