title: Palpable purpura with an unexpected outcome.
abstract: Scurvy is a potentially lethal condition caused by inadequate vitamin C intake. Hypovitaminosis of vitamin C causes vessel fragility and follicular hyperkeratosis that can lead to palpable purpuric skin lesions. In this case report, we aim to remind readers that scurvy still occurs in Western countries and that the clinical presentation may resemble vasculitis.
authors: Department of Rheumatology, Odense University Hospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense, Denmark.
authors: Anne
authors: A
authors: Friesgaard Christensen
authors: Ole
authors: O
authors: Clemmensen
authors: Peter
authors: P
authors: Junker
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