A 14-Year-Old Boy with Lower Extremity Swelling and Petechial Rash

    January 2025 in “ Pediatrics in Review
    Mary A. Phillips, Khiem A. Tran, Mugahed Hamza, Megan S. Evans
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    Studysummary In this case report, a 14-year-old boy with musculoskeletal symptoms and distinctive skin lesions was diagnosed with scurvy due to a vitamin C deficiency confirmed by low serum levels and a unique skin biopsy, emphasizing the need for dietary assessment in similar presentations.
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