Hypophosphatemic rickets is a rare form of rickets that affect children. The diagnosis requires high index of suspicion. We report a case of Hypophosphatemic rickets in 18-month-old Saudi boy presented with delayed walking and lower limb deformity. The diagnosis was confirmed by bone profile, radiological study and genetic testing, which reveled PHEX mutation. The patient was successfully treated by phosphate supplement.
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