OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA does not produce scurvy, which is caused by a vitamin C deficiency
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17 Dec 2025
scurvy
Question:
A 15-year-old boy is evaluated for frequent fractures of the limbs and spine, blue sclera, and hearing loss. Ultraviolet light examination reveals a fluorescence pattern characteristic of a collagen disorder. What vitamin deficiency may be contributing to his condition?
Options:
A)Vitamin C
B)Vitamin D
C)Vitamin E
D)Vitamin K
E)Vitamin B12
scurvy
Question:
A 15-year-old boy is evaluated for frequent fractures of the limbs and spine, blue sclera, and hearing loss. Ultraviolet light examination reveals a fluorescence pattern characteristic of a collagen disorder. What vitamin deficiency may be contributing to his condition?
Options:
A)Vitamin C
B)Vitamin D
C)Vitamin E
D)Vitamin K
E)Vitamin B12