Scurvy: Forgotten But Definitely Not Gone

摘要: Scurvy, a disease of vitamin C deficiency, is purportedly rare in the United States yet frequently may be misdiagnosed. Presenting symptoms include bone pain, limping, rashes, or spongy bleeding gingiva. These mimic many other disorders, which often results numerous unnecessary, invasive, and expensive procedural investigations. The strongest indication scurvy diagnosis dramatic response to administration C. This case report demonstrates complexities involved determining cause one child's symptoms. A thorough nutritional history shrewd clinician are essential early treatment scurvy.