Scurvy in infantile tremor syndrome.
Infantile Tremor Syndrome is a distinct clinical entity most commonly seen in Indian Subcontinent. Syndrome consists of tremors, mental and developmental retardation, abnormal skin pigmentation and anemia in children between 6 months to 2 years. The etiology is still elusive. Amongst various theories, nutritional theory is the most accepted. So far there are no cases reported of vitamin C deficiency in ITS. In this article, three cases of ITS associated with vitamin C deficiency are reported.
Ratageri
Vinod H
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Department of Pediatrics, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, Karnataka, India. ratageri@rediffmail.com
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D000367:Age Factors; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001206:Ascorbic Acid Deficiency / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007501:Iron / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000150:complications; D011433:Propranolol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012614:Scurvy / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013577:Syndrome; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014202:Tremor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D005492:Folic Acid; D011433:Propranolol; D007501:Iron; D001205:Ascorbic Acid