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Bulging anterior fontanelle and dense bones in an infant.

Authors :
Halgren, Camilla Raya
Lakhani, Jenna
Colaiacovo, Samantha
Prasad, Chitra
Source :
Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088); Mar2020, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p69-71, 3p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

A case study of a 3-month-old female infant who is diagnosed with Bulging anterior fontanelle and dense bones is presented. Topics discussed include workup for hypophosphatemia including head and renal ultrasounds was unremarkable; clinical examination revealed nystagmus and no hepatosplenomegaly; and skeletal survey showed a new finding of diffuse bone sclerosis along with fraying of metaphyses diffusely.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
12057088
Volume :
25
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
142579870
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/pxz004