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Early scurvy complicating anorexia nervosa.
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ABSTRACT
Scurvy is an extremely rare complication of anorexia nervosa. Despite the poor intake of nutrients, anorexia nervosa is not commonly associated with vitamin deficiencies. We report a case of early scurvy complicating long-standing anorexia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa appears to be increasing in incidence. Although scurvy is unusual, this case shows the importance of its recognition as a nutritional consequence of anorexia nervosa.
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SCURVY develops after 1 to 3 months of ascorbic acid deficiency. The duration of the ascorbic acid deficiency determines ...
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