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Humans , Female , Infant , Ascorbic Acid/therapeutic use , Scurvy/diagnosis , Scurvy/drug therapy , Diagnosis, DifferentialABSTRACT
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
A 5 year old female developed features of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) i.e excessive pain to touch, decreased sweating and edema of left ankle 2 years after fracture of left tibia. Gum bleeding, petechiae and pseudoparalysis and suggestive radiograph characterized scurvy. Hyperesthesia improved and child walked with support following administration of vitamin C.