Scurvy in a boy with knee pain and a limping gait: a case report

• Main Authors: Draman, Samsul, Che' Man, Mohamad, Megat Ahmed Tahwil, Puteri Fatin Nabilah, Che Alhadi, Shahidah, Amiruddin, Salman
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Journal of Critical Reviews 2021
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RB Pathology; RC Internal medicine; RJ Pediatrics; RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
• 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
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

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...