The Trümmerfeld Zone: The Specific But Late Radiographic Feature of Scurvy
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Scurvy, a disease caused by severe and prolonged vitamin C deficiency, was historically a scourge on seafarers and is still seen today in vulnerable populations. In its advanced stages, a specific but late radiographic feature of scurvy known as the Trümmerfeld zone appears on bone scans, indicating severe skeletal damage.
