title: Early scurvy complicating anorexia nervosa.
abstract: Scurvy is an extremely rare complication of anorexia nervosa. Despite the poor intake of nutrients, anorexia nervosa is not commonly associated with vitamin deficiencies. We report a case of early scurvy complicating long-standing anorexia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa appears to be increasing in incidence. Although scurvy is unusual, this case shows the importance of its recognition as a nutritional consequence of anorexia nervosa.
mesh_terms: D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications*; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012614:Scurvy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D001205:Ascorbic Acid