Seizures and demineralization of the skull A diagnostic presentation of rickets

L. E. Swischuk; C. K. Hayden

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Seizures and demineralization of the skull A diagnostic presentation of rickets

L. E. Swischuk, C. K. Hayden

Radiology

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Abstract

We present four infants with seizures, and one without seizures, in whom the diagnosis of rickets was first suggested because of a demineralized skull. A review of the skull films in all of our patients with rickets showed that 20 of 25 (80%) showed demineralization. Demineralization of the skull is a common and important feature of rickets. Furthermore, as demonstrated by our cases, it may be the first clue to the presence of rickets in certain infants.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	65-67
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pediatric radiology
Volume	6
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00973524
State	Published - Jun 1977

Keywords

Demineralize
Rickets
Seizures
Skull

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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