Scurvy is all the symptoms associated with a diet deficient in ascorbic acid or vitamin C, found in fresh fruit and vegetables. Scurvy is a pathology resulting from a deep and prolonged vitamin C deficiency, which can manifest itself as a bleeding syndrome, wound healing disorders, rheumatic signs, or gum damage. If left untreated (vitamin C supplementation), the disease can be fatal. This water-soluble vitamin is neither synthesized nor stored in the body. 

In recent years, there has been a resurgence of this pathology due to unbalanced nutrition. Clinical presentations are deceptive and variable, with orthopedic abnormalities and a diffuse hemorrhagic syndrome secondary to a defect in collagen fiber synthesis in children. 

We report the case of a 7-year-old patient with an autistic spectrum disorder associated with epilepsy, who presented with scurvy revealed by bone involvement, a bleeding syndrome, and gingival hypertrophy. The diagnosis was confirmed by a collapsed ascorbic acid level (<3 mmol/l) and progressed favorably on vitamin supplementation.

Siham Satlane obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco. She is currently a pediatrician at Abderrahim Harouchi Hospital, where she provides specialized care to children and actively contributes to clinical research and academic development. She has participated in numerous national and international conferences and has authored several scientific articles in the field of pediatrics. Her professional interests include pediatric infectious diseases and child health promotion. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing pediatric medicine through both clinical practice and research.