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  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Nutritional Deficiencies
  • Biochemistry

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  • Scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, is rare in developed countries.
  • Pediatric cases often present with nonspecific symptoms, making diagnosis challenging.

Observation:

  • A 9-year-old male presented with atraumatic knee pain.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealed a diffuse bone marrow abnormality.
  • The patient's history indicated a highly restrictive diet deficient in vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

Findings:

  • Biochemical analysis confirmed undetectable ascorbic acid levels.
  • Clinical examination and history were consistent with scurvy.
  • The MRI findings correlated with the diagnosis of vitamin C deficiency.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering nutritional deficiencies in pediatric patients with unexplained bone marrow abnormalities on MRI.
  • It highlights the diagnostic utility of MRI in identifying systemic effects of malnutrition.
  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for scurvy in children with unusual dietary histories and bone abnormalities.