4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
 
 
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Today's Poll
Should teicoplannin, colistin be used in case of neonatal sepsis where culture does not reveal any organism_?
No, it should be used only after drug sensitivity report
Yes, under guidance of an infectious disease expert
Radiology in Scurvy
RADIOLOGY IN SCURVY
Dr Priya Chudgar.
Lecturer in Radiology,
Department of Radiology,
KEM Hospital,
Mumbai.
 

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Q.What are common locations in skeleton where changes of scurvy are seen?

A: Changes of scurvy are best seen involving :

  • Distal end of femur ( medial side ).

  • Proximal & distal ends of tibia & fibula

  • Distal end of Radius & ulna

  • Proximal end of humerus

  • Sternal ends of Ribs

Scurvy Skeleton Changes

Q: Why Vitamin C deficiency causes bone changes?

A: Vitamin C deficiency leads to a defect in the formation of bone matrix as it is necessary for formation of hydroxyproline, which is vital for collagen. About 90% of matrix of mature bone is collagen & hence a lack of collagen will have severe effect on bone formation. In childhood, this gives rise to scurvy & the adult counterpart is osteoporosis.

 
 
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