Abstract
We describe a healthy 18-month-old child who developed a painful limp, without a history of trauma or fever. The initial laboratory investigations showed normal results but the radiological findings were suggestive of scurvy. Diagnosis was confirmed by blood tests and by a rapid recovery following replacement therapy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 277-278 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ascorbic acid
- Diet
- Nutrition
- Scurvy
- Vitamin C
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health