Scurvy in an 11-year-old boy. Case report.

Authors

  • D. Montero
  • M. Lamberti
  • I. Irurzun
  • J.A. Massimo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26326/2281-9649.32.3.2387

Keywords:

scurvy, vitamin C, hairs

Abstract

Scurvy is a rare disease in the pediatric population and occurs as a result of vitamin C deficiency, mainly in children with restrictive diets. A case of scurvy was reported in an 11-year-old boy with feeding problems who presented general symptoms and mucocutaneous, musculoskeletal and hematological manifestations.

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Published

2022-09-04

How to Cite

Montero, D., Lamberti , M., Irurzun, I., & Massimo, J. (2022). Scurvy in an 11-year-old boy. Case report. European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology, 32(3), 158–61. https://doi.org/10.26326/2281-9649.32.3.2387

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 3 (2022)

Section

Original articles