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- Title
Characteristic Skin Eruptions with a Distinct Histological Pattern Allow Early Diagnosis of Vitamin C Deficiency.
- Authors
Mirkovic, Goran; Mutke, Markus Reinhold; Muehleisen, Beda
- Abstract
Introduction: Scurvy has become a rare disease in western countries with potentially high morbidity. Early diagnosis is crucial and can be challenging. Case Presentation: We present the case of a 56-year-old male patient who developed hemorrhagic diathesis after trivial impact trauma. Previously, the patient suffered from fatigue and loss of appetite. Characteristic skin eruptions and a distinct skin histology along with a decreased serum vitamin C level led to the diagnosis of scurvy. Following vitamin C supplementation, symptoms improved rapidly. Conclusion: In conclusion, vitamin C deficiency should be considered in cases with unclear hemorrhagic diathesis and a medical history of nutritional irregularities. Especially in cases of scurvy that do not yet show the full clinical spectrum of symptoms or have only moderately decreased serum vitamin C levels, thorough clinical dermatological examination and a skin biopsy are essential for early diagnosis and to prevent complications.
- Subjects
VITAMIN C deficiency; EARLY diagnosis; HEMOPHILIA; FATIGUE (Physiology); DIETARY supplements
- Publication
Case Reports in Dermatology, 2024, Vol 16, Issue 1, p123
- ISSN
1662-6567
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1159/000538916