Infantile Scurvy : Two Case Reports
Joint Authors
Ghedira-Besbes, Leila
Ben Meriem, Chebil
Guediche, Mohamed-Néji
Golli, Mondher
Haddad, Samir
Najjar, Mohamed-fadhel
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-09-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is necessary for the formation of collagen, reducing free radicals, and aiding in iron absorption.
SCURVY, a disease of dietary ascorbic acid deficiency, is uncommon today.
It still exists in high risk groups including economically disadvantaged populations with poor nutrition.
The incidence of SCURVY in the pediatric population is very low.
Cases Report.
Here we report two cases of SCURVY revealed by subperiosteal hematoma in children with cerebral palsy and developmental delay.
Conclusion.
SCURVY is extremely rare in children.
Musculoskeletal manifestations are prominent in pediatric SCURVY.
Multiple subperiosteal hematomas are an important indicator for diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ghedira-Besbes, Leila& Haddad, Samir& Ben Meriem, Chebil& Golli, Mondher& Najjar, Mohamed-fadhel& Guediche, Mohamed-Néji. 2010. Infantile Scurvy : Two Case Reports. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ghedira-Besbes, Leila…[et al.]. Infantile Scurvy : Two Case Reports. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ghedira-Besbes, Leila& Haddad, Samir& Ben Meriem, Chebil& Golli, Mondher& Najjar, Mohamed-fadhel& Guediche, Mohamed-Néji. Infantile Scurvy : Two Case Reports. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-492992