Earlier manifestation of Rickets is –
Correct Answer: Craniotabes
Description: Ans. is A Craniotabes (Ref : O.P. Ghai, 6/e, p 127-129 (5/e, p 83), Nelson 17/e, p 187-189).C/f of RicketsUsually manifest in 1st or 2nd year, rare below 3 months.Craniotabes is the earliest manifestation of Rickets.Large Anterior fontanelle*.Bossing of frontal and parietal bones.Rachitic rosary* (Costochondral function prominent).Pigeon Breast* (Sternum projects forward)Harrison's groove *Scoliosis * kyphosis or lordosis can occur.Epiphysis of long bones widened*.Anterior bowing of legs, knock knee and coxa vera*.
Category:
Pediatrics
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now