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Hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets presenting as alopecia.
Pediatric dermatology - 1 Jan 2000
Casey Genevieve, McPherson Tess, Kini Usha, Ryan Fiona, Taibjee Saleem M, Moss Celia, Burge Susan
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene. We report the case of an infant presenting with alopecia, growth failure, and gross motor developmental delay. Serum biochemistry and skeletal survey were consistent with rickets. After a poor response to standard treatment, genetic testing confirmed a c.147-2A>T novel...
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