| Autor: |
Linaker, B. D. |
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Postgraduate Medical Journal; Jan1979, Vol. 55 Issue 639, p26-29, 4p, 1 Chart |
| Abstrakt: |
A case of scurvy presenting in a patient with Crohn's disease is reported. A normal response to replacement therapy is seen. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency was found in 7 out of 10 patients with clinically quiescent Crohn's disease, 4 of whom had an adequate oral intake of vitamin C. There was no significant difference in oral intake between patients with Crohn's disease and matched controls but there was a significant difference (P less than 0.001) in leucocyte ascorbic acid levels. It is recommended that patients with Crohn's disease be screened for vitamin C deficiency and receive prophylactic vitamin C supplements daily. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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