SCURVY

Authors

  • AMIR RASHID
  • FARHAN AHMED
  • HUMAYUN IQBAL KHAN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2012.19.04.2271

Keywords:

Scurvy, perifollicular hemorrhage, scorbutic rosary

Abstract

Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. It is extremely rare in industrialized socities but still
exists in higher risk groups including economically disadvantaged populations with poor nutrition. We are reporting a case of 4 year old Asad
who presented to our department with this condition.

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Published

2012-08-07