The radiographic manifestations of bone changes in copper deficiency

Pediatr Radiol. 1980 Feb;9(2):101-4. doi: 10.1007/BF00977672.

Abstract

The bone changes in infants with copper deficiency are typified by osteopenia and the symmetrical appearance of sickle-shaped metaphyseal spurs. Four examples are demonstrated and the differential diagnosis is extensively discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Battered Child Syndrome
  • Bone Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Bone Diseases / etiology
  • Copper / deficiency*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Rickets / diagnostic imaging
  • Scurvy / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Copper