Infantile Scurvy: Two Case Reports

Infantile Scurvy: Two Case Reports

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. H...

Two Cases of Infantile Scurvy

A Case of Infantile Scurvy

was extremely apprehensive of the legs being handled. The legs were immobile, slightly flexed at the knees and the thighs were rotated outwards. The lower epiphyses of both the femurs were much enlarged and tender. One of the lower incisors was being cut and was almost through but there was neither swelling nor change of colour of the gum. There was no tendency to haemorrhages from any part of ...

A Case of Infantile Scurvy

A Case of Infantile Scurvy or Scurvy-Rickets

Cases of the above kind are by no means common, and I think the following is for this reason alone worthy of being put on record.