Scurvy
Last updated: Wednesday, 22, December, 2010
| Presentations | Appropriate Tests |
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Vitamin C deficiency is now rarely seen, but may occur in infants (especially with child neglect) and in elderly patients. The possibility of other nutritional deficiencies (especially folate) should be considered. FBC; Vitamin C if confirmation required. See also Folate deficiency | |
Purpura, bruising | |
Perifollicular bleeding | |
Muscle, tissue bleeding | |
Gingival hypertrophy | |