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What is the white line of Frankel in scurvy?

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Radiographic evidence, like the white line of Frankel, is a key sign in diagnosing scurvy, a disease caused by severe vitamin C deficiency. This feature, visible on X-rays of developing bones, reveals the impact of the nutritional deficiency on bone growth and mineralization.