What is the Trummerfeld Zone in Scurvy? Understanding a Key Radiological Sign
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Scurvy is a disease of severe vitamin C deficiency, and in pediatric patients, it manifests with specific bone abnormalities that are visible on X-ray. One of the most definitive of these radiological findings is the Trummerfeld zone, a translucent band in the metaphysis of long bones.
