An Unusual Presentation of Hypophosphatemic Rickets

ABSTRACT: Objective: Availability and absorption of phosphate is crucial for bone mineralization. Hypophosphatemia can lead to defective bone mineralization and consequently, rickets. Maintenance of phosphate levels relies on dietary intake, gastrointestinal absorption, renal re-absorption, and rena...

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Main Authors: Kathleen H. Ang, MD, Anisha D. Patel, DO, Adam K. Berkwitt, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-01-01
Series:AACE Clinical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2376060520304508