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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-01-01
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Series: | AACE Clinical Case Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2376060520304508 |