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Preetam Gongidi1, Craig Johnson, David Dinan
1Department of Radiology, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Cooper University Hospital, One Cooper Plaza, B23, Camden, NJ, 08103, USA, gongidi-preetam@cooperhealth.edu.
Pediatric Radiology
|April 23, 2013
Summary
Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency, is rare in the US. This case highlights MRI findings in an autistic child with food avoidance, emphasizing nutritional deficiencies in at-risk groups.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Radiology
- Nutritional Deficiencies
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Background:
- Scurvy, a condition caused by vitamin C deficiency, is uncommon in developed nations.
- Classic radiographic findings for scurvy are established but can be overlooked due to its rarity.
Observation:
- This report details the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in a pediatric case of scurvy.
- The patient was an autistic child exhibiting significant food-avoidant behaviors.
Findings:
- The MRI revealed characteristic features of scurvy, underscoring the utility of advanced imaging in diagnosing rare conditions.
- This case contributes to the limited literature on MRI manifestations of scurvy in children within the United States.
Implications:
- The case underscores the importance of considering nutritional deficiencies, like scurvy, in the differential diagnosis for children with specific risk factors, including autism and food selectivity.
- It highlights the role of advanced imaging in identifying and confirming rare but treatable conditions in pediatric populations.
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