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01-03-2012 | Case Report

Magnetic resonance imaging appearance of scurvy with gelatinous bone marrow transformation

Authors: Christopher M. Brennan, Kristen A. Atkins, Colleen H. Druzgal, Cree M. Gaskin

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 3/2012

Abstract

Scurvy is a lethal but treatable disease that is rare in industrialized countries. Caused by vitamin C deficiency, it is most prevalent in persons of low socioeconomic status and smokers. Low levels of circulating vitamin C result in poor collagen fiber formation that, in turn, leads to demineralized bones, microfractures, and poor healing. Here we report a case of scurvy in a 5-year-old boy with normal radiographs in whom initial concern for leukemia based upon magnetic resonance imaging and clinical presentation led to a bone marrow biopsy revealing gelatinous transformation.

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Title: Magnetic resonance imaging appearance of scurvy with gelatinous bone marrow transformation
Authors: Christopher M. Brennan
Kristen A. Atkins
Colleen H. Druzgal
Cree M. Gaskin
Publication date: 01-03-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Skeletal Radiology / Issue 3/2012
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-011-1350-9

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