{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: Characteristic Skin Eruptions with a Distinct Histological Pattern Allow Early Diagnosis of Vitamin C Deficiency.
{Author}: Mirkovic G;Mutke MR;Muehleisen B;
{Journal}: Case Rep Dermatol
{Volume}: 16
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024 Jan-Dec
暂无{DOI}: 10.1159/000538916
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Scurvy has become a rare disease in western countries with potentially high morbidity. Early diagnosis is crucial and can be challenging.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>We present the case of a 56-year-old male patient who developed hemorrhagic diathesis after trivial impact trauma. Previously, the patient suffered from fatigue and loss of appetite. Characteristic skin eruptions and a distinct skin histology along with a decreased serum vitamin C level led to the diagnosis of scurvy. Following vitamin C supplementation, symptoms improved rapidly.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>In conclusion, vitamin C deficiency should be considered in cases with unclear hemorrhagic diathesis and a medical history of nutritional irregularities. Especially in cases of scurvy that do not yet show the full clinical spectrum of symptoms or have only moderately decreased serum vitamin C levels, thorough clinical dermatological examination and a skin biopsy are essential for early diagnosis and to prevent complications.