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Figures
- Fig. 1.
Photograph demonstrating marked gingival hypertrophy, swelling, and bleeding.
- Fig. 2.
Coronal T1-weighted MRI image of the thighs demonstrating high signal within the bone and adjacent musculature (arrow).
- Fig. 3.
Photograph demonstrating significant improvement in gingival swelling and resolution of gingival bleeding 10 days after treatment with vitamin C.
- Fig. 4.
Anteroposterior radiograph of the left knee showing demineralization, metaphyseal lucent bands, and irregularity of the medial cortex of the distal femoral metaphysis in keeping with fractures (arrow).
- Fig. 5.
Anteroposterior radiograph of the left knee performed after 6 months of vitamin C, showing healing in the region of the distal femoral metaphysis (arrow).
Tables
Vitamin C Vitamin D Iron 2% Milk (1 cup) 2 mg 2.3 μg 0.12 mg Commercial chocolate puddings (3.5 oz) 0 mg Unknown 0.72 mg Heinz pureed meat (100 mL) 2 mg Unknown 1.63 mg Daily recommended nutrient intake for age† 25 mg 5.5 μg 8 mg
