Scurvy with Musculoskeletal Pain in Indonesian Pediatric Patient: A Case Report
Background: Scurvy is a potentially fatal disease caused by a severe deficiency of vitamin C, which can manifest as a musculoskeletal problem. Early diagnosis and treatment of vitamin C deficiency are crucial to prevent severe symptoms. Unfortunately, vitamin C level evaluations in Indonesia are ver...
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| Language: | English |
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Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro
2024-08-01
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| Series: | Jurnal Kedokteran Diponegoro |
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| Online Access: | https://ejournal3.undip.ac.id/index.php/medico/article/view/44840 |
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| Summary: | Background: Scurvy is a potentially fatal disease caused by a severe deficiency of vitamin C, which can manifest as a musculoskeletal problem. Early diagnosis and treatment of vitamin C deficiency are crucial to prevent severe symptoms. Unfortunately, vitamin C level evaluations in Indonesia are very limited due to the lack of laboratory facilities. As a result, patients with scurvy are often underdiagnosed and do not receive adequate management. Case Presentation: 5-year-old boy with musculoskeletal pain and inability to walk. Radiographic findings showed a pathognomonic line of Fränkel, Trümmerfeld zone, and Wimberger ring sign, with laboratory evaluation showing an anemia and vitamin D deficiency. We did not perform a laboratory examination for vitamin C due to a lack of test facilities but the patient was given oral 250 mg of vitamin C daily instead. The patient showed significant improvement in symptoms and laboratory results after three months of vitamin C supplementation. To summarize, that vitamin C deficiency should be considered among patients with related musculoskeletal manifestations supported by imaging results. |
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| ISSN: | 2540-8844 |