Scurvy--a disease not only of historical interest

In the 1980's scurvy is rare. The majority of patients are at the two extremes of age, being either young children or elderly persons, who have faulty diets of milk products without fresh fruits or vegetables. Such a case, a 2.5 year-old boy, is presented and discussed. Blood dyscrasias, anaemias and osteoporosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis.