Scurvy in an 18-month-old child mimicking a clinical presentation of rickets - 28/12/24
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Scurvy is now considered to be a rare disease in European countries, even among children, but it still exists. We report the case of an 18-month-old boy who was initially hospitalized for a walking disorder and ultimately diagnosed with scurvy. Radiographs were compatible with rickets, but biological analysis ruled out this diagnosis. The vitamin C deficiency was due to an inadequate diet of a young child without any underlying conditions. This child was exclusively breastfed until the age of 17 months and his mother was also likely vitamin C deficient, as she had a diet lacking in fruits and vegetables. Practitioners should become familiar with symptoms of scurvy to prevent the ordering of unnecessary tests and delays in diagnoses.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Vitamin c, Ascorbic acid, Scurvy, Breastfeeding, Pediatrics
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