Scurvy in a Patient with Crohn’s Disease: A Case Report

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Case report highlights oral ulcers in Crohn's disease, suggesting challenges in diagnosing vitamin C deficiency.

Bleeding gums and mouth sores were observed in the patient, with low vitamin C levels.
Vitamin C infusions led to symptom improvement after the patient presented with inflammatory signs.
Case report documented symptoms of scurvy alongside Crohn's disease, showcasing a rare correlation.
Recognition of vitamin C deficiency in Crohn’s patients can be challenging due to overlapping symptoms.

Mortezaei et al. (2025) studied this question.

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