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Which of the following is a clinical feature of rickets ?

A
Early closure of anterior fontanelle
B
Craniotabes
C
Pseudoparalysis of the lower extremities
D
Decrease in upper segment to lower segment ratio
High-Yield Explanation
Clinical manifestations of rickets include skeletal deformities like bow legs(genu varum) in toddlers,knock- knees(genu valgum) in older children,craniotabes(soft skull),costichondral swelling(rickety rosary),Harrison groove,double malleoli due to metaphyseal hyperplasia,increased tendency for fractures,especially greenstick fractures,etc. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition

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