The radiographic manifestations of bone changes in copper deficiency

1 January 1980

journal article
case report
Published by Springer Nature in Pediatric Radiology

Vol. 9 (2) , 101-104
https://doi.org/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.

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