Multiple stress fractures and periorbital hypopigmentation in a young
and active adult -- a potentially subtle clinical findings of Vitamin D
Deficiency
- Farooq Afzaal,
- Oran Roche,
- Preena Patel,
- Simon Burtt
Oran Roche
Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Author ProfilePreena Patel
Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Author ProfileSimon Burtt
Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Author ProfileAbstract
21 year old white Caucasian male presented with left foot pain and
bilateral periorbital hypopigmentation. An MRI revealed multiple stress
fractures. Blood tests revealed Vitamin D deficiency. There is currently
evidence confirming relationships between Vitamin D deficiency and
cutaneous hypopigmentation. This case suggests further research into
this area.10 Jun 2020Submitted to Clinical Case Reports 14 Jun 2020Submission Checks Completed
14 Jun 2020Assigned to Editor
01 Oct 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
21 Oct 2020Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
21 Oct 2020Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
