X – linked hypophosphatemic rickets

Journal Title: Stanley Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1

Abstract

X –linked hypophosphatemic rickets is the one of the rare causes of rickets with variable penetrance. Early diagnosis and treatment with oral phosphate, high doses of calcitriol is important to prevent progressive bowing of the long bones during growth of the children

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Renuka P

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Renuka P (2017). X – linked hypophosphatemic rickets. Stanley Medical Journal, 4(1), 104-106. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-217048