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Review
. 2008 Oct;54(10):1403-6.

Scurvy: reemergence of nutritional deficiencies

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Scurvy: reemergence of nutritional deficiencies

Daniel Léger. Can Fam Physician. 2008 Oct.
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Large hematoma on the inner right thigh
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Perifollicular hemorrhages
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Multiple bruises on the left arm
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Gum line hypertrophy and gingival bleeding

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