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