hrp0094p2-75 | Bone, growth plate and mineral metabolism | ESPE2021

Afebrile seizure in a toddler girl with alopecia: a case report

Crisostomo Mafalda , Simoes Joana , Canteiro Rodrigues Claudia , Galhardo Julia , Lopes Lurdes ,

Background: Calcium homeostasis is primarily regulated by vitamin D. In the absence of the active hormone or a functional receptor, bones are inadequately mineralized, leading to the development of rickets. Vitamin D-dependent rickets type 2 (VDDR2) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene.Case Report: A 12-months-old girl was transported to the local hospital ED with a three-minute ...