Rachitic Rosary of Rickets on Physical Exam Bead-like ...

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Rachitic Rosary of Rickets on Physical Exam



Bead-like prominences of bone are seen at the costochondral joints.  A lack of calcium and mineralization causes an overgrowth of costochondral joint cartilage.



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