Hypocalcemic vitamin D-resistant rickets
Synonyms: HVDRR | Hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets | VDDR II | VDRR II | Vitamin D-dependent rickets type II | Vitamin D-resistant rickets type II
A rare genetic disorder of vitamin D metabolism characterized by hypocalcemia severe rickets and in many cases alopecia.
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Hypocalcemic vitamin D-resistant rickets?
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