| Autor: |
W W I, Kalk, J, de Boer, E J, van der Wouden, A, Visser, A, Vissink |
| Jazyk: |
Dutch; Flemish |
| Rok vydání: |
2006 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde. 113(5) |
| ISSN: |
0028-2200 |
| Popis: |
A 53-year-old woman, known with a schizophrenic disorder and a history of drug addiction, was referred because of progressive hematomas of the lower extremities and fatigue. Her medical history included hyperplastic gums, tooth hypermobility and anaemia. Scurvy was diagnosed as a result of an insufficient diet due to drug addiction and a paranoid psychosis. After suppletion of vitamin C and starting highly nutritious food a rapid amelioration of the scurvy related complaints was observed. While dreaded and often fatal in earlier eras, in the 21st century scurvy is easily treatable if this diagnosis is recognised. |
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