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Harper S Moskowitz1, Farhad Yeroshalmi1,2, Jae H Park1,2
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, NYC Health and Hospitals | Jacobi, Bronx, New York, USA.
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Vitamin C deficiency also known as scurvy, can present with musculoskeletal pain, gingival bleeding, oral discomfort, and impaired mobility. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are at increased risk of vitamin C and other nutritional deficiencies due to sensory sensitivity and food selectivity. This report aims to describe two pediatric patients with nonverbal ASD who presented with oral and systemic symptoms. These cases highlight the importance of obtaining a detailed dietary history and complete examination when evaluating unexplained oral bleeding, gingival inflammation, and limb pain in children with ASD. Interdisciplinary collaboration among pediatric medicine, dentistry, and specialists is essential to ensure timely diagnosis and avoid unnecessary interventions. Increased clinical awareness of nutritional deficiencies and their oral manifestations can improve outcomes and reduce diagnostic delays in this vulnerable population.
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