An unusual presentation of scurvy following head injury.
Indian J Med Sci
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2002 Sep; 56(9): 440-2
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in English
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ABSTRACT
We report an unusual clinical presentation of scurvy in a one and half year old child. The child presented with abrupt onset of peri-orbital ecchymoses and scalp hemorrhage following head injury. The child also had a history of temper tantrums and head banging. Our case did not have any of the typical clinical features of scurvy. The diagnosis was eventually confirmed radiologically and by observing a dramatic response to vitamin C therapy. It is important to remember that scurvy can present atypically i.e. without bleeding gums, painful limbs, pseudo-paralysis or scorbutic rosary. Scurvy should be kept as a differential diagnosis in a young child presenting with bleeding manifestations. Taking a detailed dietary history is of utmost importance in pediatric practice.
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Main subject:
Scurvy
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Humans
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Male
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Craniocerebral Trauma
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Infant
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Sci
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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