Scurvy in a boy with knee pain and a limping gait: a case report
Scurvy is a disease caused by chronic vitamin C deficiency which has become uncommon in the modern age. Several cases have been reported in children with restricted dietary habits with neurodevelopmental issues. It is often overlooked as an initial diagnosis in view of its vague presentations mim...
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| Language: | English |
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Journal of Critical Reviews
2021
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/89709/1/89709_Scurvy%20in%20a%20boy%20with%20knee%20pain%20and%20a%20limping%20gait.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/89709/ http://www.jcreview.com/index.php?mno=73242 |
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| Institution: | Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Scurvy is a disease caused by chronic vitamin C deficiency which has become uncommon in the modern age.
Several cases have been reported in children with restricted dietary habits with neurodevelopmental issues. It is
often overlooked as an initial diagnosis in view of its vague presentations mimicking other systemic diseases
which lead to extensive investigations and delay in diagnosis. A previously healthy 9-year-old boy with left
knee pain and a limping gait presented to a local health clinic. The child subsequently developed worsening
bilateral knee pain and was unable to walk without support. His restricted diet and radiographic findings were
suggestive of scurvy which was confirmed by the extremely low levels of ascorbic acid. Treatment with
ascorbic acid replenishment and maintenance resulted in remarkable improvement of his symptoms. This case
highlights the importance of a high index of suspicion in at-risk children so as to avoid unnecessary invasive
investigations and procedures |
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