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A painful limp.

H Narchi1, M Thomas

  • 1Paediatric Unit, Al-Hasa Specialty Services Division, Saudi Aramco - Al-Hasa Health Center, Saudi Aramco Medical Services Organization, Saudi Arabia. hassibnarchi@hotmail.com

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|June 10, 2000
PubMed
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A child presented with a painful limp, initially diagnosed as scurvy based on X-rays. Prompt vitamin C replacement therapy led to a rapid recovery, confirming the diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Nutritional Science
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Scurvy, a deficiency in vitamin C, is rare in developed countries.
  • Limp in children can have various causes, including trauma, infection, and metabolic disorders.

Observation:

  • An 18-month-old child developed a painful limp without fever or trauma.
  • Initial lab results were normal, but radiological findings suggested scurvy.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis of scurvy was confirmed through blood tests.
  • The child showed rapid improvement after vitamin C replacement therapy.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering scurvy in pediatric limp differential diagnosis.
  • Emphasizes the effectiveness of timely vitamin C supplementation for treating scurvy.
  • Underscores the need for awareness of nutritional deficiencies even in seemingly healthy populations.