What investigations would be indicated in a case of rickets?
belongs to book: CLINICAL CASES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY|Pramila Kalra|| Chapter number:19| Question number:1.3
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belongs to book: CLINICAL CASES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY|Pramila Kalra|| Chapter number:19| Question number:1.3
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• Radiologic investigations: X-ray with PA views of the wrist, knees, chest, ultrasound of kidney to assess for any nephrocalcinosis
• Lab investigations: Serum calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, 25-hydroxy Vitamin D, PTH, 1,25–dihydroxy vitamin D, sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, anion gap, renal function (urea, creatinine)
– Urine—pH, urine calcium, urine creatinine, urine glucose, urine protein, urinary phosphorus.
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