Open AccessAn Unusual Presentation of a Child with Scurvy: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Mahapatra Bs
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of advanced research in medical science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2394-6539
DOI - 10.24321/2394.6539.202106
Subject(s) - pallor , scurvy , medicine , radiological weapon , presentation (obstetrics) , pediatrics , joint pain , growing pains , surgery , vitamin c , development economics , economics
Nutritional deficiency is very common in pediatric patients, especially in developing countries. A 4-year-old Maldivian boy presented with pain in major joints of lower limbs since two months and was unable to stand and walk since one month. There was no history of fever or fall. The growth was average with mild pallor. There was no joint swelling. Xray knee joint showed epiphyseal separation, cortical thinning suggesting a radiological diagnosis of Scurvy and after Vit C supplementation the child showed clinical and radiological improvement in two weeks. So, a high index of suspicion is required for early diagnosis and treatment.