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November 2024 in “AME Medical Journal” In this case study, scurvy was diagnosed in a middle-aged man on hemodialysis with food insecurity and undetectable vitamin C levels, highlighting the diverse risk factors and persistent challenges in managing vitamin C deficiency among patients with complex medical and social issues.
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August 2005 in “Clinical Infectious Diseases” This case report highlights that treating a patient with high doses of ascorbic acid quickly resolved scurvy-associated leg edema and purpura, illustrating the deficiency's impact in developed countries.
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February 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that applying a cream with 5% vitamin C reduced dermatoporosis-related purpura, suggesting the condition may be linked to vitamin C deficiency.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Crohn's and colitis” In this case series, researchers observed that patients with inflammatory bowel disease often experienced vitamin C deficiency, which was linked to symptoms of scurvy, highlighting the need for dietary counseling.
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July 2018 in “Pediatrics” This case report describes a previously healthy 3-year-old girl who developed scurvy symptoms not directly linked to vitamin C dietary deficiency, highlighting the potential for misdiagnosis in similar cases.