Scurvy disease in a young Sicilian man: a case report

Scurvy disease in a young Sicilian man: a case report

BACKGROUND Scurvy disease is a condition due to deficiency of ascorbid acid (vitamin C) and it is characterized by weakness, anemia, appearance of mucocutaneous hemorrhages and induration of muscles in the legs. We report a case of a young man living in the island of Sicily, Italy. <br />CASE...

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Main Authors: G. Nicolosi, A. Contino, R. Benfante, S. La Carrubba, C. Rinollo, G. Occhipinti, S. Di Rosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-05-01
Series:Italian Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
Malnutrition
Scurvy disease
Cutaneous manifestations
Ascorbic acid
Vitamin C.
Online Access:http://www.italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/365

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