Seizures and demineralization of the skull. A diagnostic presentation of rickets.
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.
D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012279:Rickets / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013746:Tetany / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology