Rachitic rosary is a feature of: March 2013 (c): (A) Rickets, (B) Scurvy, (C) Osteomalacia, (D) Osteoporosis
Answer is A. Ans. A i.e. Rickets Rickets Pathology: Defective mineralization of osteoid/ bones & cailage Features: - Craniotabes, - Wide open fontanelle, - Rachitic rosary (Enlargement of costochondral junction) X-ray appearances: - Widening & thickening of epiphysis, Cupping & fraying of metaphysis