title: Scurvy: a presenting sign of psychosis.
abstract: Nutritional deficiency may be a presenting sign of undiagnosed psychiatric illness. In this case, we present a patient with scurvy as a complication of fixed psychotic delusions regarding his diet. Dermatologists may play a crucial role in the recognition of psychiatric illnesses and appropriate referral for care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah Tuttleton
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Arron
authors.forename: Wilson
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Liao
authors.forename: Toby
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Maurer
mesh_terms: D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000097:blood; D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D012614:Scurvy / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D001205:Ascorbic Acid