Multiple choice

Craniotabes is the sign of deficiency of

  1. vitamin K

  2. vitamin D

  3. vitamin E

  4. vitamin C

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Craniotabes is caused by vitamin D deficiency in children. Craniotabes is seen mostly in the occipital and parietal bones. The bones become soft and when pressure is applied on them, they will collapse underneath it. When the pressure is relieved, the bones usually snap back into place.