Hypophosphatemic vitamin D resistant rickets in an adult: A rare case report


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Article type :

Case Report

Author :

Vidiyala Harika, Abhilash Mishra, Sourya Acharya, Samarth Shukla

Volume :

5

Issue :

1

Abstract :

Hypophosphatemic Vitamin D resistant rickets is a rare disease, which is characterized by lack response to vitamin D at the level of receptors leading to rickets. It is also associated with disturbed metabolism and activity of vitamin D and/or disturbed phosphate metabolism. We present a case of a 19 year old male presented with symptoms and signs of Vitamin D deficiency and diagnosed as Vitamin D resistant rickets.

Keyword :

Vitamin D, Phosphate, Rickets.