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Scurvy--the eternal masquerader.

P Gupta1, K Taneja, P U Iyer

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India.

Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
|June 1, 1989
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Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency, rarely affects bones in older children. This study highlights unusual bone pain, swelling, and a unique fracture complication in two pediatric patients with scurvy.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Nutritional Deficiencies
  • Skeletal Radiology

Background:

  • Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) classically presents with distinct bone changes in infants.
  • Osseous manifestations are considered uncommon in older children with scurvy.

Observation:

  • Two children, aged 6 and 8 years, presented with significant bone pain and swelling.
  • These symptoms suggested an unusual presentation of scurvy in this age group.

Findings:

  • Both patients were diagnosed with scurvy based on clinical presentation and likely biochemical evidence (though not detailed in abstract).
  • One child experienced a pathological telescoping diaphyseal fracture, a complication previously undescribed in scurvy.

Implications:

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  • This case series expands the understanding of scurvy's potential skeletal complications in older children.
  • Highlights the importance of considering nutritional deficiencies like scurvy in pediatric patients with unexplained bone pain and fractures.