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This is a Case Report study (also classified as: Observational).

August 18, 2025Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric EndocrinologyOpen Access

Hereditary Hypophosphatemic Rickets with Hypercalciuria - Importance of Further Evaluation If Clinical Suspicion is Strong

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CWChathupani Anuradha WettasingheLady Ridgeway Hospital for Children IKIshara KumarasiriLady Ridgeway Hospital for Children MVMahendralingam VidushajiniLady Ridgeway Hospital for Children

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Observational findings reveal the need for repeated biochemical investigations in hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets, indicating the rarity of accurate initial diagnosis.

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Correct diagnosis of hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets requires careful biochemical assessments, and repeated tests may be needed despite initial normal results.
Two case studies reveal significant clinical features in children with hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets, emphasizing the importance of familial and biochemical history.
Although initial investigations may appear normal, monitoring re-emergent symptoms is critical in diagnosing hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets in young patients.
The presence of hypercalciuria alongside rickets symptoms can complicate the diagnosis, calling for heightened clinical suspicion and thorough evaluation in families.

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Wettasinghe et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af453fad7bf08b1ead2cc7 https://doi.org/10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2025.2025-1-15

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Observational findings reveal the need for repeated biochemical investigations in hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets, indicating the rarity of accurate initial diagnosis.

Hereditary Hypophosphatemic Rickets with Hypercalciuria - Importance of Further Evaluation If Clinical Suspicion is Strong

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Hereditary Hypophosphatemic Rickets with Hypercalciuria - Importance of Further Evaluation If Clinical Suspicion is Strong

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