Changes in the oral cavity caused by scurvy
This report presents a case of a psychiatric patient with scurvy. Upon the clinical examination of the oral cavity, dry and pale lips were noted. Gingiva was highly edematous, soft, purple blue with ulcerated margins. Bleeding was noted upon slightest provocation. Teeth were also affected by the vit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia
2003-01-01
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| Series: | Vojnosanitetski Pregled |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2003/0042-84500306753D.pdf |