Scurvy in XXI century
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https://doi.org/10.47196/da.v26i1.2068Keywords:
Ascorbic acid, Follicular petechiae, Vitamin C, scurvy corkscrew hairsAbstract
Scurvy is a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency (also called ascorbic acid). Its clinical manifestations are varied because this vitamin is a cofactor of enzymes that take part in numerous processes, such as the synthesis of collagen and the absorption of different nutrients. Cutaneous expression of scurvy is follicular petechiae with corkscrew hairs. Mucous involvement manifests as gingival hypertrophy and bleeding, gingivitis and loss of teeth.The diagnosis of this entity is clinical and can be confirmed by plasma or leukocyte vitamin C dosing. The treatment consists of vitamin C supplementation.
We present a 32-year-old male patient with scurvy secondary to a diet based almost exclusively on flour and lacking in fruits and vegetables.
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