A Case of Scurvy in an Elderly Patient

CASE PRESENTATION
A 70-year-old man was brought to the emergency room by his neighbor, who reported a 10-day history of progressive fatigue, leg pain, and generalized weakness. The patient had suffered an ischemic stroke 7 months before and was dependent on his neighbor for his daily care. His past medical history was significant for hypertension. His caretaker also commented on the patient’s decline in function during the last month, noting some “bloody stools,” shortness of breath, “easy bruising,” leg swelling, and a recent “red rash” on his arms and legs. The patient...