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To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2004.09.007 Byline: Marc A. Bellazzini, David S. Howes Keywords: hypocalcemia; Rickets; seizures; Vitamin D Abstract: Although cases of Vitamin D-deficient Rickets have declined since the Industrial Revolution, certain populations remain at risk. Risk factors for developing vitamin D-deficient Rickets include breast-feeding without formula or vitamin supplementation, very dark skin and inadequate exposure to sunlight. We describe a case of Rickets in a breastfed infant with dark skin who presented with hypocalcemic seizures. The pathophysiology of Rickets is briefly described along with the emergency management of infants presenting with hypocalcemic seizure. Author Affiliation: (*) Section of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin (a ) Section of Emergency Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Article History: Received 19 August 2003; Revised 2 August 2004; Accepted 23 September 2004 Article Note: (footnote) Clinical Communications (Pediatrics) is coordinated by Roger Barkin, md, of HealthONE, Denver, Colorado and Ghazala Q. Sharieff, md, of the University of California San Diego, San Diego, California