title: Scurvy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Albany Medical College, New York.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Ghorbani
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Eichler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005884:Gingival Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006197:Hair / Q000473:pathology; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D012614:Scurvy / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology