title: Extensive bruising secondary to vitamin C deficiency.
abstract: An otherwise fit and well 56-year-old man presented with extensive ecchymosis and soft-tissue haematomas affecting his legs. Coagulation studies were normal. Further questioning revealed a severely restricted diet. The bruising improved rapidly after commencing oral vitamin C supplementation. Serum vitamin C level was low, supporting the clinical diagnosis of scurvy.
authors.affiliation: Gosford Hospital, Holden Street, Gosford, New South Wales, 2250, Australia.
authors.forename: Ian Mark
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Fraser
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dean