Response to “Severe scurvy in an adult male without clear risk factors for nutritional deficiency”
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2019.06.018
Abstract: To the Editor: I read with great interest the article by Day et al after having a similar experience during my residency. We had a patient with unexplained chronic pain, weakness, autonomic instability, anemia, and… read more here.
Keywords: risk factors; ascorbic acid; scurvy; deficiency ... See more keywords
Scurvy in Children: The Silent Masquerader.
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DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmac029
Abstract: In modern society, scurvy is well known in its historical perspective rather than clinical relevance. Scurvy is classically thought to manifest with signs of 'bleeding painful gums' in the undernourished. Little is known regarding its… read more here.
Keywords: scurvy children; silent masquerader; scurvy; children silent ... See more keywords
Scurvy: still a threat in the well-fed first world?
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2018-315496
Abstract: We report three cases of scurvy in previously healthy children referred to us for leg pain and refusal to walk. All children had no significant medical history, symptoms had started months before and subtly advanced.… read more here.
Keywords: first world; still threat; threat well; scurvy still ... See more keywords
P57 Unrecognised scurvy with home parenteral nutrition
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DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2021-bspghan.66
Abstract: Introduction The classical dermatological signs of vitamin C deficiency are now rare. The diagnosis of Scurvy was initially unrecognised in a 16-year-old boy. Aim To describe a challenging case of vitamin C deficiency. Subject and… read more here.
Keywords: parenteral nutrition; bag; gastroenterology; home ... See more keywords
Old Era Continues in Modern World: A Case Report of Scurvy Induced Myopathy in Patient with Chronic Alcoholism
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/4798941
Abstract: We report a case of myopathy in a chronic alcoholic patient with scurvy who presented with generalized weakness, myalgias, and arthralgia. Our case raises awareness regarding rare interaction between vitamin C deficiency and myopathy which… read more here.
Keywords: case; report; scurvy; chronic alcoholism ... See more keywords
A comprehensive review on the co-occurrence of scurvy and anorexia nervosa
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1466388
Abstract: Scurvy, a rare disease resulting from vitamin C deficiency, can occur in individuals with restrictive eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN), leading to severe health complications. This review explores the complex relationship between scurvy and… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; comprehensive review; review; scurvy ... See more keywords
Pediatric Scurvy: When Contemporary Eating Habits Bring Back the Past
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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2018.00126
Abstract: Vitamin C deficiency is anecdotal in developed countries, mainly associated with underling clinical morbidities as autism or neurological impairment. Chronic insufficient dietary supply is responsible for vascular fragility and impaired bone formation, resulting in gingival… read more here.
Keywords: habits bring; scurvy contemporary; pediatric scurvy; contemporary eating ... See more keywords