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Scurvy: An overlooked and easily treated cause of bleeding
2025, Vol 12, Num 3 - Page(s): 247-250
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Kadir Ilkkilic1, Osman Cure2
1Department of Hematology, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Faculty of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
2Department of Rheumatology, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Faculty of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
Keywords: Capillary fragility, hemorrhage, malnutrition, scurvy, vitamin C deficiency
A 50-year-old male prisoner was hospitalized with petechial rash, ecchymosis and subcutaneous hemorrhage in both lower extremities. He was diagnosed with malnutrition-related scurvy, as evidenced by vitamin C deficiency confirmed by a laboratory test, following the exclusion of other potential causes through a medical history, clinical examination, laboratory tests and a skin biopsy. The patient's clinical symptoms improved dramatically with ascorbic acid treatment. In conclusion, taking a good nutritional history is critical for suspecting and diagnosing vitamin C deficiency in prisoners, as this can have serious consequences.
2025, Vol 12, Num 3 - Page(s): 247-250
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17
Kadir Ilkkilic1, Osman Cure2
1Department of Hematology, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Faculty of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
2Department of Rheumatology, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Faculty of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
Keywords: Capillary fragility, hemorrhage, malnutrition, scurvy, vitamin C deficiency
A 50-year-old male prisoner was hospitalized with petechial rash, ecchymosis and subcutaneous hemorrhage in both lower extremities. He was diagnosed with malnutrition-related scurvy, as evidenced by vitamin C deficiency confirmed by a laboratory test, following the exclusion of other potential causes through a medical history, clinical examination, laboratory tests and a skin biopsy. The patient's clinical symptoms improved dramatically with ascorbic acid treatment. In conclusion, taking a good nutritional history is critical for suspecting and diagnosing vitamin C deficiency in prisoners, as this can have serious consequences.
DOI : 10.5606/e-cvsi.2025.1985
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