Posted: July 25th, 2017

A 70-year-old man has ecchymoses, perifollicular petechiae, and swelling of the gingiva. He has lived alone since the death of his wife 2 years ago. His diet consists primarily of cola and hot dogs. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 70-year-old man has ecchymoses,
perifollicular petechiae, and swelling of the
gingiva. He has lived alone since the death of his
wife 2 years ago. His diet consists primarily of
cola and hot dogs. Which of the following is the
most likely diagnosis?
(A) Beriberi
(B) Kwashiorkor
(C) Pellagra
(D) Rickets
(E) Scurvy