5B56.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Scurvy

Description

Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. Vitamin C plays a central role in collagen and ground-substance formation, metabolism of aromatic amino acids (phenylalanine, tyrosine), reduction of folic acid to folinic acid and a broad range of biochemical redox reactions. Clinical features include perifollicular haemorrhages, ecchymoses, swollen bleeding gums, stomatitis and epistaxis.

Index terms

  • Scurvy
  • Scorbutic purpura
  • Purpura and bleeding due to scurvy
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  • Purpura and bleeding due to vitamin C deficiency
  • Neonatal scurvy

Exclusions from above levels

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  • NF07.0 – starvation
  • 18 – Pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1004987305 – Transitory endocrine or metabolic disorders specific to fetus or newborn

Foundation children elsewhere

Sibling codes

  • 5B56.Y – Other specified vitamin C deficiency
  • 5B56.Z – Vitamin C deficiency, unspecified

Foundation entity

Scurvy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/708602629

Part of: 5B56: Vitamin C deficiency › 05: Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases