An Unusual Presentation of a Child with Scurvy: A Case Report
Keywords:
Scurvy, Vitamin C, Osteopenia, PseudoparalysisAbstract
Nutritional deficiency is very common in pediatric patients, especially in
developing countries. A 4-year-old Maldivian boy presented with pain in
major joints of lower limbs since two months and was unable to stand
and walk since one month. There was no history of fever or fall. The
growth was average with mild pallor. There was no joint swelling. Xray
knee joint showed epiphyseal separation, cortical thinning suggesting
a radiological diagnosis of Scurvy and after Vit C supplementation the
child showed clinical and radiological improvement in two weeks. So,
a high index of suspicion is required for early diagnosis and treatment.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2394.6539.202106
How to cite this article:
Mahapatra BS, Padhy S. An Unusual Presentation
of a Child With Scurvy: A Case Report. J Adv Res
Med Sci Tech. 2021;8(2):12-14.
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