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J de Boer1, W W I Kalk, S van Assen
1Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen, Groningen. j.de.boer@int.umcg.nl
Abstract:
A 53-year-old woman was referred because of progressive haematomas of the lower extremities and fatigue. Her medical history included hyperplastic gums and tooth loss. Scurvy was diagnosed; this was the result of an insufficient diet due to a paranoid psychosis. There was a dramatic improvement within a few days after addition of vitamin C and starting highly nutritious food. Scurvy is easily treated, but is not a disease of the past.
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