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Adult scurvy

F W Leung, P A Guze

    Annals of Emergency Medicine
    |December 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Elderly men with poor diets can develop scurvy, a condition marked by skin lesions and gum problems. Prompt treatment with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) effectively resolves these symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Internal Medicine
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, can manifest with diverse clinical signs.
    • Alcoholism is a risk factor for nutritional deficiencies due to poor diet and absorption issues.

    Observation:

    • Two elderly male patients presented with perifollicular petechiae, ecchymoses on lower extremities, and hypertrophic gingival lesions.
    • Both patients reported diets severely lacking in fresh fruits and vegetables, consistent with vitamin C deficiency.

    Findings:

    • Diagnosis of scurvy was confirmed in both patients.
    • Treatment with oral ascorbic acid led to rapid and complete resolution of all clinical signs and symptoms.
    • Extensive investigations in one patient ruled out other causes for the observed cutaneous manifestations.

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    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering scurvy in elderly patients with risk factors like alcoholism and poor nutrition.
    • Demonstrates the efficacy of oral ascorbic acid in treating scurvy.
    • Underscores the need for nutritional assessment and intervention in at-risk populations.