SCURVY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2012.19.04.2271Keywords:
Scurvy, perifollicular hemorrhage, scorbutic rosaryAbstract
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.