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ArticleOxford medical case reports2023

Fatigue, bleeding tendency and osteoporosis in an adolescent: a diagnostic conundrum.

Salwana Ku Md Saad, Karniza Khalid, Sinead Glackin

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Article in Oxford medical case reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Salwana Ku Md SaadDepartment of Paediatrics, Sligo University Hospital, Sligo, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8466-3482
Karniza KhalidEndocrine Unit, Specialised Diagnostic Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3571-3399
Sinead GlackinDepartment of Paediatrics, Sligo University Hospital, Sligo, Ireland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Scurvy is a rare nutritional deficiency, particularly in developed nations. Sporadic cases are still reported, particularly among alcoholics and malnourished. Herein we present an unusual case of a previously healthy 15-year-old Caucasian girl, who was recently hospitalized for low velocity spine fractures, back pain and stiffness over several months and rash for 2 years. She was later diagnosed with scurvy and osteoporosis. Dietary modifications were instituted together with supplementary vitamin C, supportive treatment with regular dietician review and physiotherapy. Gradual clinical recovery was seen over the course of therapy. Our case highlights the importance of recognizing scurvy even among low-risk populations to ensure prompt and effective clinical management.

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