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It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of scurvy because it is easily treated with vitamin C replacement.
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Objective & Hypothesis:An 18-month-old girl presented with irritability, epistaxis, spongy appearance of the gums perifollicular papules with follicular hyperkeratosis, ecchymosis, painful swollen knees and scorbutic rosary.
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Key Findings & Data:Ascorbic acid level was below 0.003 g/L.
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Conclusion & Impact:It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of scurvy because it is easily treated with vitamin C replacement.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
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Abstract
An 18-month-old girl presented with irritability, epistaxis, spongy appearance of the gums perifollicular papules with follicular hyperkeratosis, ecchymosis, painful swollen knees and scorbutic rosary. Her diet consisted mainly of wheat flour. X-ray of the knees showed findings compatible with scurvy. Ascorbic acid level was below 0.003 g/L. Ascorbic acid therapy resulted in a dramatic clinical improvement. Scurvy is an uncommon disease in our society today. It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of scurvy because it is easily treated with vitamin C replacement.
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Cite This Article
YILMAZ, S., KUYUCU, S., KARADEMİR, S., ÖCAL, B., ERTAN, Ü., HALLIOĞLU, O., MAVİŞ, N. (2022). Scurvy ( A case report ). Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, Cilt: 40 - Sayı: 2, 249–253. https://ajindex.com/articles/610180