Scurvy: historically a plague of the sailor that remains a consideration in the modern intensive care unit |
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Authors: | Holley A D Osland E Barnes J Krishnan A Fraser J F |
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Institution: | Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Ipswich Hospital The Prince Charles Hospital Critical Care Research Group, University of Queensland, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. anthony_holley@health.qld.gov.au |
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Abstract: | We report the case of the case of a 56 year old female with sepsis on a background of rheumatoid arthritis and steroid use manifesting with overt clinical features of scurvy. Ascorbic acid assays were able to demonstrate severe deficiency and confirm a diagnosis of scurvy. Clinical resolution of signs and symptoms following commencement of vitamin C replacement was rapid. The intensivist and dietitian need to consider this diagnosis even in the first world setting, particularly in the presence of sepsis, inflammatory conditions, steroid use and importantly malnutrition. |
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Keywords: | scurvy ascorbic acid deficiency vitamin deficiency critical illness intensive care |
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