Scurvy Presenting As Pseudoparalysis Without Other Classical Clinical Features : A Case Report

Abstract

A 28 months old boy presented in the casualty for evaluation of lower limb weakness and difficulty in walking since last 2 weeks and being referred as acute flaccid palsy suspected as Guillen Barre Syndrome for further management. The clinical presentation and imaging findings, together with the dramatic response to ascorbic acid intake, allowed us to confirm the diagnosis of infantile scurvy.