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Unsuspected nutritional rickets

M Rudolf, K Arulanantham, R M Greenstein

    Pediatrics
    |July 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Nutritional rickets is reemerging in at-risk children, including vegetarians and those breastfed long-term. Early diagnosis is crucial, as regular pediatric care did not prevent these cases, highlighting a lack of awareness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Nutritional Science
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Nutritional rickets, a condition caused by vitamin D and calcium deficiencies, is presenting in specific pediatric populations.
    • Certain groups, including vegetarian children, those breastfed for extended periods, and Black children, are identified as high-risk.
    • The condition may be underdiagnosed despite regular pediatric supervision, indicating a potential gap in clinical awareness.

    Observation:

    • Specific pediatric populations, including vegetarians, prolonged breast-fed infants, and Black children, are identified as high-risk groups.
    • Diagnosis in these cases was incidental, occurring via radiologic examination despite regular pediatric supervision.
    • This suggests a potential lack of clinical awareness regarding the reemergence of nutritional rickets.

    Findings:

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    • The clinical presentation of nutritional rickets can be varied and may not be immediately apparent.
    • Fortuitous radiologic findings led to the diagnosis in all presented cases.
    • Pediatric supervision alone was insufficient for timely diagnosis in these instances.

    Implications:

    • Increased awareness among healthcare providers is necessary to recognize and diagnose nutritional rickets effectively.
    • Targeted screening and education for at-risk groups may help prevent severe deficiency and skeletal deformities.
    • Further research into the underlying causes and optimal prevention strategies for nutritional rickets is warranted.