Palpable Purpura with an Unexpected Outcome. (15th July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Friesgaard Christensen, Anne; Clemmensen, Ole; Junker, Peter
• Other Names: Orellana C. Academic Editor.; Saadeh C. Academic Editor.; Zoli A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in rheumatology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-07-15
• Subjects: Rheumatology -- Periodicals; Rheumatology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Rheumatic Diseases; Connective Tissue Diseases; Rheumatology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.723
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/678427
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6889

Abstract

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.