Authors: J. Štarha; D. Dostálková; Z. Doležel Authors‘ workplace: II. dětská klinika LF MU a FN, Brno přednosta prof. MUDr. Z. Doležel, CSc. Published in: Čes-slov Pediat 2005; 60 (4): 224-227. Category: Comprehensive Report
Rickets is the term applied to impaired mineralization at the epiphyseal growth-plate, resulting in deformity and impaired linear growth of long bones. Rickets may be classified as vitamin D-related, secondary to low dietary calcium and those due to hypophosphatemia. These etiological factors may be inherited or acquired. The most commonly inherited form of rickets is X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets. As a review authors present some aspects of this disease.
Key words: hypophosphatemia, rickets, short stature
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