Scurvy: A Diagnosis Not to Be Missed.
| Autor: | Tembunde Y; Dermatology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA., Ge S; Dermatology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA., Turney K; Dermatology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA., Driscoll M; Dermatology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2022 Dec 28; Vol. 14 (12), pp. e33050. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 28 (Print Publication: 2022). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.33050 |
| Abstrakt: | Vitamin C deficiency, one of the oldest-known nutritional disorders, is now uncommon in high-income countries. Recently, however, there has been an increase in cases of vitamin C deficiency, also known as scurvy. We report three adult patients with histories of homelessness, food insecurity, and poor nutrition, making them particularly vulnerable to restrictive diets and at increased risk for scurvy. After proper diagnosis and treatment, favorable outcomes can be rapidly obtained. This case series emphasizes the importance of keeping a broad differential diagnosis and inquiring about nutritional history in patients presenting with purpura, gingival bleeding, and body hair changes. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2022, Tembunde et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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