Gamuts

Vitamin A intoxication

Hypervitaminosis A refers to the toxic effects of ingesting too much preformed vitamin A (retinyl esters, retinol, and retinal). Symptoms arise as a result of altered bone metabolism and altered metabolism of other fat-soluble vitamins. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause
Ascites
Cortical bone thickening
Degenerative joint changes
Hydrocephalus
Hypercalcemia
Incomplete ossification of cranial sutures
Metaphyseal cupping
Osteosclerosis
Skin pigment abnormality
Skin rash
Soft-tissue calcification
Wide sutures
May Cause
Ascites
Cortical bone thickening
Degenerative joint changes
Hydrocephalus
Hypercalcemia
Incomplete ossification of cranial sutures
Metaphyseal cupping
Osteosclerosis
Skin pigment abnormality
Skin rash
Soft-tissue calcification
Wide sutures


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