Scurvy
Professional Medical Journal-Quarterly [The]. 2012; 19 (4): 585-587
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-145983
ABSTRACT
Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C [ascorbic acid] in the diet. It is extremely rare in industrialized societies but still exists in higher risk groups including economically disadvantaged populations with poor nutrition. We are reporting a case of 4 year old Asad who presented to our department with this condition
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Pallor
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Ascorbic Acid Deficiency
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Irritable Mood
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Gingival Hemorrhage
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Malnutrition
/
Fever
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Professional Med. J.-Q
Year:
2012
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