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Query: UMLS:C0003969 (
vitamin C deficiency
)
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An 91 years old woman was hospitalized because of lethargy,
shortness of breath
and diffuse subcutaneous hemorrhage of legs. Clinical features were consistent with the diagnosis of vasculitis with systemic involvement. However dermatologic characteristics of the legs, in association with malnutrition, suggested
vitamin C deficiency
which was confirmed by laboratory test. Ascorbic acid supplement dramatically improved her clinical symptoms. This case remarks how scurvy may mimmick a systemic vasculitis.
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PMID:Scurvy mimicking systemic vasculitis. 1203 46
