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September 10, 2025Cutis

Scurvy in Hospitalized Patients

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Case series reports scurvy in hospitalized patients with thrombocytopenia, suggesting need for vitamin C screening.

Diagnosis of scurvy occurred in four hospitalized patients presenting with thrombocytopenia, impacting recovery efforts.
These patients exhibited various risk factors for micronutrient deficiency, particularly vitamin C deficiency, which can lead to scurvy.
This observational analysis highlights the importance of identifying vitamin deficiencies in at-risk populations in hospital settings.
The findings may help healthcare professionals better screen for vitamin C deficiency, particularly among those with multiple risk factors.

Choi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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