Flaring of anterior ends of the ribs is characteristically seen in: (A) Neurofibromatosis, (B) Scurvy, (C) Rickets, (D) Hypothyroidism
Answer is C. C i.e. Rickets Flaring of anterior ends of rib is charcteristically seen in ricketsQ and beaded ribs are found in osteogenesis imperfectaQ. Other causes of multiple anterior rib flaring are - achondroplasia, scurvy, thanatophoric dysplasia & normal variants.