55 citations
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May 1970 in “New England Journal of Medicine” This study found that scurvy is associated with the development of Sjögren's syndrome symptoms, which resolved with ascorbic acid repletion.
32 citations
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October 2005 in “PubMed” This case study describes a 59-year-old man with scurvy, initially misdiagnosed as leukocytoclastic vasculitis, who showed rapid improvement after vitamin C supplementation; it reviews scurvy's biochemical basis, symptoms, and management.
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December 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 23-year-old man with scurvy, characterized by perifollicular hemorrhages, gum disease, and other symptoms due to a diet low in fresh fruits and vegetables.
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October 2015 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” This case study illustrates the classic dermatological signs of scurvy in a man with unusual dietary habits, showcasing the importance of recognizing and treating vitamin C deficiency in marginalized populations.
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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.