Stage I vitamin D-deficiency rickets mimicking pseudohypoparathyroidism type II.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2002
Identifier
DOI: 10.1177/000992280204100411
Abstract
The clinical presentation and biochemical features of stage I vitamin D-deficiency rickets (VDR) and pseudohypoparathyroidism (PHP) type II are quite similar. These 2 entities have therefore often been mistaken for one another. We report our experience with 2 cases of stage I VDR that were originally diagnosed as PHP type II. The report provides an insight into the pathophysiology of VDR and PHP and thus allows for better differentiation between the 2 disease entities. It has become essential for pediatricians to recognize VDR owing to its resurgence in developed countries.
Journal Title
Clinical pediatrics
Volume
41
Issue
4
First Page
263
Last Page
268
MeSH Keywords
Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Infant; Male; Parathyroid Hormone; Pseudohypoparathyroidism; Rickets
Recommended Citation
Srivastava, T., Alon, U. S. Stage I vitamin D-deficiency rickets mimicking pseudohypoparathyroidism type II. Clinical pediatrics 41, 263-268 (2002).
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