Deficiency rickets in an adolescent girl
Benichou, J.J.; Sallière, D.; Labrune, B.
Archives Francaises de Pediatrie 42(6): 443-445
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9764 PMID: 4051675 Document Number: 257074
A girl 14 years old of African origin with rickets caused by vitamin D deficiency is described. The condition seemed to be induced by an increased requirement for vitamin D at the time of the adolescent growth spurt, aggravated by lack of exposure to the sun and having dark skin pigmentation.
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