Acta Med. 2023, 66: 122-127
https://doi.org/10.14712/18059694.2024.5
Gait Disturbance … of Red Herrings, Oranges, and Lemons – A Case of Missed Vitamin C Deficiency and Lessons Learnt
Nadine Anne De Battistaa
, Marie Claire Zammita, Sandro Galea Solerb, Stephen Attarda
, Marie Claire Zammita, Sandro Galea Solerb, Stephen Attarda
aDepartment of Child and Adolescent Health, Mater Dei Hospital Malta
bMedical Imaging Department, Mater Dei Hospital Malta
Received March 7, 2023
Accepted December 6, 2023
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