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

Authors : Vidiyala Harika, Abhilash Mishra, Sourya Acharya, Samarth Shukla

DOI : 10.18231/2394-2126.2018.0031

Volume : 5

Issue : 1

Year : 0

Page No : 144-145

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.

Keywords: Vitamin D, Phosphate, Rickets.


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