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- Title
Infantile Scurvy: Two Case Reports.
- Authors
Besbes, Leila Ghedira; Haddad, Samir; BenMeriem, Chebil; Golli, Mondher; Najjar, Mohamed-fadhel; Guediche, Mohamed-Neji
- Abstract
Background. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is necessary for the formation of collagen, reducing free radicals, and aiding in iron absorption. SCURVY, a disease of dietary ascorbic acid deficiency, is uncommon today. It still exists in high risk groups including economically disadvantaged populations with poor nutrition. The incidence of SCURVY in the pediatric population is very low. Cases Report. Here we report two cases of SCURVY revealed by subperiosteal hematoma in children with cerebral palsy and developmental delay. Conclusion. SCURVY is extremely rare in children.Musculoskeletalmanifestations are prominent in pediatric SCURVY. Multiple subperiosteal hematomas are an important indicator for diagnosis.
- Subjects
INFANTILE scurvy; VITAMIN C deficiency; DEVELOPMENTAL delay; CHILDREN with cerebral palsy; OSTEOPENIA
- Publication
International Journal of Pediatrics, 2010, p1
- ISSN
1687-9740
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1155/2010/717518