Radiological findings of Scurvy ( vit C deficiency)

Radiological findings of Scurvy: 

1. white lines of frankel's and suboeriosteal elevation
2.Wimburger's ring sign: ringing of epiphysis -denser white line of calcification encircling the osteoporotic epiphyses in scurvy.
3.Ground glass appearance of diaphysis.
4. pencil thining of cortex
5.Pelkan's Spur: corner spur 

 
 sign symptoms of scurvy:

ecchymosis in scurvy patient

gum bleeding

Pathophysiology of scurvy:

A lack of dietary vitamin C (ascorbic acid) may be related to inadequate food intake, the destruction of vitamin C in food caused by cooking and canning, or the absence of fresh fruit in the diet.
Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis. Defective collagen compromises skin, joint, bone, and vascular integrity.