Case Reports in Rheumatology (Jan 2013)

Palpable Purpura with an Unexpected Outcome

  • Anne Friesgaard Christensen,
  • Ole Clemmensen,
  • Peter Junker

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/678427
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2013

Abstract

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Scurvy is a potentially lethal condition caused by inadequate vitamin C intake. Hypovitaminosis of vitamin C causes vessel fragility and follicular hyperkeratosis that can lead to palpable purpuric skin lesions. In this case report, we aim to remind readers that scurvy still occurs in Western countries and that the clinical presentation may resemble vasculitis.