Scurvy in liver transplant patients

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2006 Jul;55(1):154-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2005.10.030.

Abstract

We report on scurvy in 3 liver transplant recipients. Clinical presentation was limited to ecchymotic purpura and mild follicular keratosis with no mucosal involvement. Skin biopsies suggest vitamin C deficiency, which was confirmed by a low level of vitamin C in both sera and leukocyte specimens. Skin lesions dramatically improved within a few weeks after supplementation with ascorbic acid.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Scurvy / etiology*
  • Scurvy / pathology