SCURVY

被引:20
作者
GHORBANI, AJ [1 ]
EICHLER, C [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV TEXAS,MED BRANCH,DEPT DERMATOL,GALVESTON,TX 77550
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D O I
10.1016/S0190-9622(94)70105-9
中图分类号
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号
100206 ;
摘要
Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of ascorbic acid. We describe a 31-year-old Hispanic man who had perifollicular hemorrhages, follicular hyperkeratosis, corkscrew hairs, and gingival hemorrhage after consuming a peculiar and restricted diet for 1 year. A diagnosis of scurvy was made and the patient's disease resolved after treatment with vitamin C.
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页码:881 / 883
页数:3
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