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La vitamina C o ácido ascórbico es imprescindible para el correcto funcionamiento del organismo. Los seres humanos no pueden sintetizarla; en consecuencia, dependen estrictamente de su aporte exógeno. Su déficit causa escorbuto, un cuadro que se manifiesta con fatiga, mialgias y poliartralgias, hemorragias en la piel y sangrado de las encías. Es una enfermedad infrecuente. La mayoría de los casos publicados corresponden a niños con restricciones alimentarias por trastornos del neurodesarrollo. La respuesta satisfactoria al aporte de ácido ascórbico confirma el diagnóstico. La sospecha de esta enfermedad evitaría exámenes complementarios innecesarios y el tratamiento temprano ayudaría a revertir los síntomas y prevenir complicaciones. Se presenta el caso de un varón de 13 años que consulta por dolor en ambas caderas con progresión hacia las rodillas, sumado a pérdida de la fuerza y hematomas en los miembros inferiores. El objetivo de esta presentación es resaltar la importancia de la anamnesis alimentaria completa y evitar un abordaje tardío con múltiples intervenciones. Nivel de Evidencia: IV
Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is essential for the correct functioning of the organism. As it cannot be synthesized by humans, it is obtained from external food sources. Deficiency of ascorbic acid produces scurvy, which includes symptoms as fatigue, myalgia and polyarthralgia, associated with skin hemorrhage and bleeding gums. Scurvy is a rare entity. Most of the reported cases involve children with food restrictions due to neurodevelopmental disorders. The early detection of the clinical signs of this condition would avoid unnecessary complementary tests, and early treatment would help reverse symptoms and prevent complications. Case Report: a 13-year-old male patient presented with pain in both hips radiating to the knees associated with loss of strength and hematomas in the lower limbs. Objective: to highlight the importance of a complete nutritional assessment to avoid a late approach with multiple interventions. Level of Evidence: IV
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Child , Scurvy , Arthralgia , Gait AnalysisABSTRACT
Objetivo: identificar ocorrência de surto compatível com escorbuto e fatores de exposição associados aos sinais/sintomas típicos de hipovitaminose, em penitenciária masculina, Ceará, Brasil, 2019-2020. Métodos: estudo de caso-controle populacional; foram utilizados registros clínicos e entrevistas com casos compatíveis - sinais/sintomas iniciados no período - e com controles; realizou-se análise multivariável. Resultados: 62 casos; idade média de 40,6 anos (DP = 10,8); principais sinais/sintomas foram edema e dor em membros inferiores (100,0%), dificuldade para deambular (91,9%), hematoma/equimose em membros inferiores (90,3%), febre (88,7%); identificou-se, como fator de exposição, média de idade > 40 anos (ORa = 1,10; IC95% 1,05;1,17; p-valor = 0,001); e como fatores protetores, trabalho (ORa = 0,11; IC95% 0,03;0,36; p-valor < 0,001) e participação em aulas (ORa = 0,21; IC95% 0,08;0,59; p-valor = 0,003) dentro da penitenciária. Conclusão: surto da penitenciária compatível com escorbuto pelos sinais/sintomas característicos, associados aos fatores identificados; recomendou-se oferta regular de dieta rica em vitamina C para todos os internos e acompanhamento clínico dos casos.
Objective: to identify the occurrence of an outbreak compatible with scurvy and exposure factors associated with typical signs/symptoms of hypovitaminosis that occurred in a male penitentiary in Ceará, Brazil between 2019-2020. Methods: this was a population-based case-control study; we used clinical records and interviews with compatible cases - based on sign/symptom onset during the study period - and with controls; we carried out multivariate analysis. Results: out of 62 cases, mean age was 40.6 years (SD = 10.8); main signs/symptoms were edema and pain in the lower limbs (100.0%), difficulty in walking (91.9%), hematoma/ecchymosis in the lower limbs (90.3%) and fever (88.7%); we identified being over 40 years old as an associated factor (aOR = 1.10; 95%CI 1.05;1.17; p-value = 0.001); and as protective factors: working (aOR = 0.11; 95%CI 0.03;0.36; p-value < 0.001) and taking part in classes (aOR = 0.21; 95%CI 0.08;0.59; p-value = 0.003) in the prison. Conclusion: we considered the penitentiary outbreak to be compatible with scurvy due to characteristic signs/symptoms, associated with the identified factors; we recommended regular provision of a diet rich in vitamin C to all male inmates and clinical follow-up of cases.
Objetivo: identificar la ocurrencia del brote compatible con escorbuto y los factores de exposición asociados con signos/síntomas típicos de hipovitaminosis que ocurrieron en una penitenciaría masculina en Ceará, Brasil entre 2019-2020. Métodos: estudio poblacional de casos y controles; se utilizaron historias clínicas y entrevistas con casos compatibles, con inicio de signos/síntomas durante el período de estudio, y controles; se realizó análisis multivariable. Resultados: de los 62 casos, edad media fue 40,6 años (DE = 10,8); principales signos/síntomas fueron edema y dolor en miembros inferiores (100,0%), dificultad para caminar (91,9%), hematoma/equimosis en miembros inferiores (90,3%) y fiebre (88,7%); la edad mayor de 40 años se identificó como factor asociado (ORa = 1,10; IC95% 1,05;1,17; p-valor = 0,001); y como factores protectores: trabajo (ORa = 0,11; IC95% 0,03;0,36; p-valor< 0,001) y participación en clases (ORa = 0,21; IC95% 0,08;0,59; p-valor = 0,003) dentro del centro penitenciario. Conclusión: el brote en centro penitenciario fue considerado compatible con escorbuto debido a los signos/síntomas característicos, asociados a los factores identificados; se recomendó oferta regular de dieta rica en vitamina C a todos los internos y seguimiento clínico de los casos.
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Humans , Male , Adult , Middle Aged , Ascorbic Acid Deficiency/diagnosis , Scurvy/epidemiology , Disease Outbreaks , Prisoners , Avitaminosis/diagnosis , Brazil , Field EpidemiologyABSTRACT
El escorbuto es una enfermedad producida por déficit de vitamina C. Si bien en la actualidad es poco frecuente, la bibliografía describe grupos de riesgo en la población pediátrica, dentro de los que se encuentran los pacientes con alteraciones alimentarias. Se reporta el caso de un adolescente varón, de 11 años de edad, que desarrolló la enfermedad por un hábito alimentario selectivo, sin ingesta de frutas ni verduras. El objetivo del reporte es resaltar la importancia de la anamnesis alimentaria completa en la consulta con el equipo de salud, que permita sospechar y detectar de manera temprana y oportuna trastornos por déficit de micronutrientes como el escorbuto.
Scurvy is a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency. Although it is currently rare, risk groups in the pediatric population are described in the bibliography, including patients with eating disorders. We report the case of an 11-year-old male adolescent who developed the disease due to a selective eating habit, without fruits or vegetables. The objective of this report is to highlight the importance of complete food anamnesis in consultation with the health team, which allows to suspect and detect early and timely micronutrient deficiency disorders such as scurvy.
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Humans , Male , Child , Adolescent , Scurvy/diagnosis , Scurvy/etiology , Feeding and Eating Disorders , Risk Factors , Micronutrients , Feeding BehaviorABSTRACT
El término escorbuto procede de una palabra del antiguo escandinavo, scorbruck, que significa "hinchazones ulceradas". Es una entidad infrecuente en pediatría, causada por deficiencia nutricional exógena de ácido ascórbico. Los seres humanos, a diferencia de otros seres vivos, no pueden sintetizar la vitamina C y, en consecuencia, dependen estrictamente de su aporte exógeno. El escorbuto puede simular varios desórdenes reumatológicos. Aunque es poco común, puede presentarse como pseudovasculitis o artritis crónica. Para el diagnóstico en pacientes que presentan síntomas músculo esqueléticos se requiere un alto índice de sospecha. Se reporta el caso de un paciente masculino de 9 años que desarrolló la enfermedad por un hábito alimentario selectivo de larga evolución, sin ingesta de frutas ni verduras. El objetivo del presente reporte es alertar al pediatra acerca del desarrollo de escorbuto como potencial consecuencia de las dietas restrictivas, y la importancia de realizar una anamnesis alimentaria completa ante la sospecha diagnóstica
The term scurvy comes from a word from the old Scandinavian, scorbruck, which means ulcerated swellings. Scurvy is an infrequent entity in pediatrics caused by exogenous nutritional deficiency of ascorbic acid. Human beings, unlike other living beings, can not synthesize vitamin C and, consequently, they depend strictly on their exogenous contribution. Scurvy can simulate several rheumatological disorders. Although it is uncommon, it can present as pseudovasculitis or chronic arthritis. A high index of suspicion is required to diagnose patients with musculoskeletal symptoms. We report a case of a 9-year-old male patient who developed the disease due to a long-term selective eating habit, without fruits or vegetables intake. The objective of this report is to alert the pediatrician about the development of scurvy as a potential consequence of restrictive diets, and the importance of performing a complete dietary history to suspect diagnosis
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Humans , Child , Ascorbic Acid , Scurvy , Diet TherapyABSTRACT
Contexto: Escorbuto tem sido identificado, modernamente, com certa frequência devido ao aumento de fatores de riscos como neoplasias, bypass gástrico, quadros infecciosos, uso crônico de diuréticos, doenças neuropsiquiátricas, alcoolismo, dieta inadequada e progressivo envelhecimento populacional, com mais idosos morando sozinhos. Relato de caso: Apresentamos o caso de paciente pós-bariátrica, sexo feminino, 43 anos, cardiopata grave sob longa internação em uso de altas doses de diuréticos e drogas vasoativas, que desenvolveu púrpuras e equimoses espontâneas nos membros inferiores e no abdome. O tratamento com vitamina C endovenosa levou à melhora clínica das lesões e da condição hemodinâmica em três semanas. Discussão: O escorbuto se manifesta de forma insidiosa e pouco específica em pacientes com comorbidades crônicas. Alterações hemorrágicas (petéquias, equimoses, sangramento gengival), edema articular, fadiga, anorexia, anemia, xerose, e susceptibilidade a infecções, devem levar à suspeita clínica em pacientes de risco. Conclusão: Os clínicos devem estar atentos ao diagnóstico do escorbuto moderno, especialmente, em pacientes bariátricos.
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Humans , Female , Adult , Scurvy , Dermoscopy , Diagnosis , Bariatric Surgery , Heart DiseasesABSTRACT
El escorbuto es una enfermedad ocasionada por el déficit de vitamina C. La vitamina C, también llamada ácido ascórbico, actúa como cofactor de la propil-lisil hidroxilasa, enzima que interviene en la biosíntesis de colágeno; por ello es de vital importancia en la integridad estructural de piel, mucosas, anexos, vasos sanguíneos, huesos y dientes. Las manifestaciones clínicas incluyen síntomas constitucionales severos como debilidad y fatiga. Los hallazgos cutáneos iniciales son pápulas hiperqueratósicas foliculares y púrpura palpable perifolicular. Con el tiempo aparecen áreas extensas de equimosis, edema en miembros inferiores, hemorragias en astillas en uñas y alopecia difusa. Por lo general se describe esta enfermedad como asociada a tiempos pasados y extremadamente infrecuente en países desarrollados. Sin embargo, actualmente se ha detectado un aumento en el número de casos, asociados con malnutrición severa. Desórdenes psiquiátricos como la anorexia nerviosa, alcoholismo y deficiencias nutricionales por dietas excesivas y mal balanceadas o escasez de recursos económicos constituyen los principales factores de riesgo hoy en día. El tratamiento consiste en la corrección del déficit mediante la mediante suplementación con vitamina C vía oral. Presentamos una mujer de 24 años con escorbuto asociado a anorexia nerviosa y a dieta pobre en vegetales y fruta.
Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficit of vitamin C. Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, acts as a cofactor for propyl-lysyl hydroxylase, an enzyme that is involved in collagen biosynthesis, vitally important in the structural integrity of skin, mucous membranes, annexes, blood vessels, bones and teeth. Clinical manifestations include severe constitutional symptoms such as weakness and fatigue. The initial cutaneous findings are follicular hyperkeratotic papules and perifollicular palpable purpura. Over time, large areas of ecchymosis, edema of the lower limbs, splinter hemorrhages in nails and diffuse alopecia appear. Usually this disease is described as associated with past times and extremely uncommon in developed countries. However, the number of cases have been increasing, especially those associated with severe malnutrition. Psychiatric disorders such as anorexia nervosa, alcoholism and nutritional deficiencies due to excessive and poorly balanced diets or shortage of economic resources are the main risk factors nowadays. Correcting the deficit with oral vitamin C supplementation is the treatment of the disease. We present a 24-year-old woman with scurvy associated with anorexia nervosa and a diet low in vegetables and fruit.
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Humans , Female , Adult , Purpura , Ascorbic Acid/therapeutic use , Ascorbic Acid Deficiency/therapy , Scurvy/diagnosis , Deficiency Diseases/therapy , Malnutrition/complications , Early DiagnosisABSTRACT
El escorbuto es una enfermedad causada por la deficiencia de vitamina C o ácido ascórbico. Sus manifestaciones clínicas son variadas debido a que esa vitamina es un cofactor de enzimas que intervienen en numerosos procesos, como la síntesis de colágeno y la absorción de diferentes nutrientes. La expresión cutánea característica son las petequias foliculares con pelos en cuello de cisne y en tirabuzón. El compromiso mucoso se manifiesta como hipertrofia y hemorragia gingival, gingivitis y pérdida de piezas dentarias. El diagnóstico es clínico y puede confirmarse mediante la determinación de la vitamina C plasmática o leucocitaria. El tratamiento se basa en el aporte suplementario de esa vitamina. Se presenta el caso de un paciente de 32 años con escorbuto debido a una dieta casi exclusivamente a base de harinas y carente de frutas y verduras. (AU)
Scurvy is a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency (also called ascorbic acid). Its clinical manifestations are varied because this vitamin is a cofactor of enzymes that take part in numerous processes, such as the synthesis of collagen and the absorption of different nutrients. Cutaneous expression of scurvy is follicular petechiae with corkscrew hairs. Mucous involvement manifests as gingival hypertrophy and bleeding, gingivitis and loss of teeth. The diagnosis of this entity is clinical and can be confirmed by plasma or leukocyte vitamin C dosing. The treatment consists of vitamin C supplementation. We present a 32-year-old male patient with scurvy secondary to a diet based almost exclusively on flour and lacking in fruits and vegetables. (AU)
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Humans , Male , Adult , Young Adult , Scurvy/diagnosis , Ascorbic Acid/therapeutic use , Scurvy/therapy , Vitamins/therapeutic useSubject(s)
Humans , Female , Infant , Ascorbic Acid/therapeutic use , Scurvy/diagnosis , Scurvy/drug therapy , Diagnosis, DifferentialABSTRACT
Actualmente, el escorbuto es una entidad infrecuente en pediatría. Se han publicado reportes de casos que describen la enfermedad en lactantes alimentados con leche hervida, en pacientes con sobrecarga de hierro por enfermedades hematológicas y en niños con restricciones alimentarias por trastornos del neurodesarrollo. Se reporta el caso de un paciente masculino de 4 años con diagnóstico de trastorno del espectro autista que desarrolló la enfermedad por un hábito alimentario selectivo de larga evolución, sin ingesta de frutas ni verduras. La importancia del reporte radica en informar al pediatra y a otros profesionales dedicados a la atención primaria de salud acerca del desarrollo de escorbuto como potencial consecuencia de las dietas restrictivas en niños con trastornos del neurodesarrollo y de la trascendencia de la anamnesis alimentaria en pacientes con patología para evitar enfermedades asociadas a micronutrientes.
Scurvy is a very uncommon entity in pediatric population. Some case reports have been published in infants fed with boiled milk, in patients with iron overload secondary to hematological diseases and in children with food restrictions secondary to neurodevelopmental disorders. We report a case of a 4-year-old male patient with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, which developed scurvy secondary to a long-term selective eating habit without fruit or vegetable intake. The objective of this case report is to announce the pediatrician and other professionals dedicated to primary health care about scurvy as a potential consequence of restrictive diets in children with autism spectrum disorders as well as the importance of dietary history in sick patients to prevent associated micronutrient deficiencies.
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Humans , Male , Child, Preschool , Scurvy/diagnosis , Child Nutrition Disorders/complications , Feeding Behavior , Autism Spectrum Disorder/psychology , Scurvy/etiology , Child Nutrition Disorders/etiology , Autism Spectrum Disorder/complicationsABSTRACT
This article demonstrates the medicinal usage of ginseng in the West from 1660 to 1914. Asian[Korea] ginseng was first introduced into England in the early 17th century, and North American ginseng was found in the early 18th century. Starting from the late 17th century doctors prescribed ginseng to cure many different kinds of ailments and disease such as: fatigue general lethargy, fever, torpidity, trembling in the joints, nervous disorder, laughing and crying hysteria, scurvy, spermatic vessel infection, jaundice, leprosy, dry gripes and constipation, strangury, yellow fever, dysentery, infertility and addictions of alcohol, opium and tobacco, etc. In the mid-18th century Materia Medica began to specify medicinal properties of ginseng and the patent medicines containing ginseng were widely circulated. However, starting in the late 18th century the medicinal properties of ginseng began to be disparaged and major pharmacopoeias removed ginseng from their contents. The reform of the pharmacopoeia, influenced by Linnaeus in botany and Lavoisier in chemistry, introduced nomenclature that emphasized identifying ingredients and active constituents. Western medicine at this period, however, failed to identify and to extract the active constituents of ginseng. Apart from the technical underdevelopment of the period, the medical discourses reveal that the so-called chemical experiment of ginseng were conducted with unqualified materials and without proper differentiation of various species of ginseng.
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Americas , Botany , Chemistry , Constipation , Crying , Dispensatory , Dysentery , England , Fatigue , Fever , Hysteria , Infertility , Jaundice , Joints , Leprosy , Lethargy , Materia Medica , Nonprescription Drugs , Opium , Panax , Scurvy , Nicotiana , Yellow FeverABSTRACT
In this study, the skeletal abnormalities associated with scurvy in subadults crania from three archaeological skeletal collections (Nukdo, Imdang, Yeanri), South Korea was analyzed to examine the prevalence and distribution of childhood scurvy of ancient Korea. For this, 30 subadults crania from the Nukdo, Imdang, Yeanri site were examined. Using criteria described by Ortner and Ericksen (1997) for identifying scurvy in skeletal material we evaluated the cranial skeleton of the subadults for evidence of abnormal porosity. All skeletal materials were macroscopically evaluated for pathological changes associated with scurvy. In results, lesions indicative of probable scurvy were observed in 22 individuals of 30 individuals. Based on the results, childhood disease relating to nutrition and metabolism in ancient Korea might have been widespread, along with scurvy. The results of the present study will be useful for understanding the health condition of the ancient Korean populations. Future work will add significantly to the larger picture of diet and disease within populations of ancient Korea.
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Diet , Korea , Malnutrition , Metabolism , Paleopathology , Porosity , Prevalence , Scurvy , Skeleton , VitaminsABSTRACT
During the second expedition to the South Pole, Commander Jean-Baptiste Charcot and some members of the crew of “Pourquoi Pas?” developed symptoms suggestive of scurvy. The clinical picture was totally reversed after dietary changes.
Durante a segunda expedição polar do sul, o comandante Charcot e alguns membros da tripulação do “Porquoi Pas?” desenvolveram sintomas sugestivos de escorbuto. O quadro clínico foi totalmente reversível após modificações da dieta.
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History, 20th Century , Expeditions/history , Scurvy/history , Diet , Scurvy/diet therapyABSTRACT
Scorbutic Gingivitis was a condition of great prevalence among sailors of the yesteryears. With added advancement and diet consciousness the condition is a rarity now. Although scurvy is prevalent in population below poverty line, in this patient having scorbutic gingivitis, it was ironic that the patient starved due to religious belief and not due to circumstances. Vitamin C is the vitamin with the second largest daily requirement and plays a vital role in a host of metabolic reactions. Its lack produces a panorama of signs and symptoms, many of which present primarily or originally in the mouth. This case report of a rare case of Scorbutic gingivitis was diagnosed and treated in Department of Periodontology and reviews the case itself and the recent literature on this potentially fatal condition.
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Adult , Ascorbic Acid/administration & dosage , Ascorbic Acid/therapeutic use , Ascorbic Acid Deficiency/complications , Ascorbic Acid Deficiency/diet therapy , Ascorbic Acid Deficiency/drug therapy , Gingivitis/diagnosis , Gingivitis/diet therapy , Gingivitis/drug therapy , Gingivitis/epidemiology , Gingivitis/etiology , Humans , Male , Scurvy/diagnosis , Scurvy/diet therapy , Scurvy/drug therapy , Scurvy/epidemiology , Scurvy/etiologyABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for maintaining human life. Vitamin C insufficiency in the plasma is closely related with the development of scurvy. However, in vivo kinetics of vitamin C regarding its storage and consumption is still largely unknown. METHODS: We used Gulo-/- mice, which cannot synthesize vitamin C like human. Vitamin C level in plasma and organs from Gulo-/- mice was examined, and it compared with the level of wild-type mice during 5 weeks. RESULTS: The significant weight loss of Gulo-/- mice was shown at 3 weeks after vitamin C withdrawal. However, there was no differences between wild-type and vitamin C-supplemented Gulo-/- mice (3.3 g/L in drinking water). The concentration of vitamin C in plasma and organs was significantly decreased at 1 week after vitamin C withdrawal. Vitamin C is preferentially deposited in adrenal gland, lymph node, lung, and brain. There were no significant changes in the numbers and CD4/CD8 ratio of splenocytes in Gulo-/- mice with vitamin C withdrawal for 4 weeks. And the architecture of spleen in Gulo-/- mice was disrupted at 5 weeks after vitamin C withdrawal. CONCLUSION: The vitamin C level of Gulo-/- mice was considerably decreased from 1 week after vitamin C withdrawal. Vitamin C is preferentially stored in some organs such as brain, adrenal gland and lung.
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Animals , Humans , Mice , Adrenal Glands , Ascorbic Acid , Brain , Drinking , Kinetics , Lung , Lymph Nodes , Plasma , Scurvy , Spleen , Vitamins , Weight LossABSTRACT
We report the case of a 35-year-old homeless alcoholic and illicit drug user, with AIDS, who was admitted to the emergency unit complaining of asthenia and a weight loss of 30kg over the preceding three months. Clinical and laboratory data confirmed a diagnosis of marasmus, bacterial pneumonia, chorioretinitis caused by Toxoplasma gondii and oral Candida infection. The patient also presented loss of tongue papillae, gingival hypertrophy, perifollicular hyperkeratosis and hemorrhage, coiled, corkscrew-like hair, anemia, hypoalbuminemia, increased C-reactive protein levels and low serum vitamin C levels. The patient developed severe gastric hemorrhage, with hemodynamic instability and terminal disseminated intravascular coagulopathy.
Relatamos o caso de um paciente alcoólatra e usuário de drogas ilícitas com 35 anos de idade, morador de rua com AIDS, admitido na Unidade de Emergência referindo astenia e perda ponderal de trinta quilos nos últimos três meses. Dados clínicos e laboratoriais confirmaram o diagnóstico de marasmo, pneumonia, corioretinite por Toxoplasma gondii e candidíase oral. Apresentava ainda: língua despapilada com hipertrofia gengival, hiperqueratose e hemorragia folicular associada a pêlos tipo saca-rolhas, anemia, hipoalbuminemia, aumento dos níveis de proteína C reativa com baixos níveis séricos de vitamina C. O paciente desenvolveu hemorragia gástrica grave, com instabilidade hemodinâmica e coagulação intravascular disseminada terminal.
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Adult , Humans , Male , AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections/complications , Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/complications , Scurvy/complications , AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections/diagnosis , Fatal Outcome , Scurvy/diagnosisABSTRACT
A 17-year-old girl presented with multiple perifollicular hemorrhagic lesions on legs for 2 weeks. There was history of intermittent gum bleeding for last 2 months. Clinical examination revealed follicular keratosis and broken twisted hair [corkscrew hair], in addition to hemorrhagic lesions. Perifollicular hemorrhagic lesions and corkscrew hair are virtually pathognomonic for scurvy. When specifically asked, mother revealed that the girl was on self-imposed diet with almost no citrus fruits. Based on history and clinical findings, diagnosis of scurvy was made. The response to vitamin C supplementation was very good and all the lesions disappeared within one month. Scurvy has been reported in increasing numbers in recent literature; hence, recognition of scurvy is essential to avoid many serious complications including internal bleeding and even, death