Scurvy is caused by prolonged severe dietary deficiency of vitamin C. Being rare 
as compared to other nutritional deficiencies, it is seldom suspected and this 
frequently leads to delayed recognition of this disorder. Children with abnormal 
dietary habits, mental illness or physical disabilities are prone to develop 
this disease. The disease spectrum of scurvy is quite varied and includes 
dermatological, dental, bone and systemic manifestations. Subperiosteal 
hematoma, ring epiphysis, metaphyseal white line and rarefaction zone along with 
epiphyseal slips are common radiological findings. High index of suspicion, 
detailed history and bilateral limb radiographs aids physician in diagnosing 
this eternal masquerader. We searched Pubmed for recent literature (2009-2014) 
with search terms "scurvy" "vitamin C deficiency" "ascorbic acid deficiency" 
"scurvy and children" "scurvy and pediatric age group". There were a total of 36 
articles relevant to pediatric scurvy in children (7 reviews and 29 case 
reports) which were retrieved. The review briefly recapitulates the role of 
vitamin C, the various disease manifestations and the treatment of scurvy to 
create awareness of the disease which still is reported from our country, 
although sporadically. The recent advances related to scurvy and its management 
in pediatric age group are also incorporated.