Scurvy: a presenting sign of psychosis.
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.
Arron
Sarah Tuttleton
ST
Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA.
Liao
Wilson
W
Maurer
Toby
T
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*
D001205:Ascorbic Acid