Short report: craniosynostosis, a late complication of nutritional rickets.

Authors :: Forestier-Zhang LY
Arundel P
Gilbey-Cross R
Mughal MZ
Offiah AC
Cheung MS
Source :: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM [J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab] 2021 Apr 16; Vol. 34 (8), pp. 1055-1060. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Apr 16 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Objectives: Nutritional rickets may be a preventable cause of craniosynostosis. This potential association is under-recognised. A late diagnosis of craniosynostosis may result in reduced brain growth, raised intracranial pressure and long-term psychosocial problems.<br />Case Presentation: We present four cases of craniosynostosis associated with nutritional rickets. Those who had delayed presentation underwent emergency craniotomy.<br />Conclusions: Treatment of nutritional rickets and early identification of craniosynostosis can reduce morbidity in these children.<br /> (© 2021 Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Boston.)