Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis Masquerading as Refractory Rickets and Severe Acute Malnutrition
Introduction: Distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA) is an uncommon but important cause of refractory rickets, growth failure, and metabolic disturbances in children. We report the case of a 2.5-year-old male child who presented with acute respiratory illness, severe acute malnutrition, and clinical features of rickets. Case: The child had a history of repeated vitamin D and calcium supplementation…