Connatal Rickets Following Repeated Administration of Phosphate Enemas in Pregnancy: a Case Report

Overview

Journal Eur J Pediatr

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 1992 Jan 1

PMID 1728548

Citations 4

Authors

P Rimensberger

G Schubiger

U Willi

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Abstract

We present a case of antenatal failure of bone growth and mineralisation in a newborn whose anorectic mother repeatedly administered hypertonic phosphate enemas during pregnancy. Phosphate overload in pregnant women appears to impede calcification of the fetal skeleton.

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