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Definitive sign of scurvy in X-ray -

A
Ringed epiphysis
B
Ground glass appearance
C
White line in metaphysis
D
Thin cortex
High-Yield Explanation
Ringed epiphysis (Wimburger sign): It is white ring surrounding the epiphyseal centres of ossicification. It is relatively specific for scurvy. White line in metaphysis (Freaenkel) can be seen in scurvy, healing rickets, Plumbism, severe PEM, congenital syphilis and acute leukemia Option b & d are not specific for scurvy.

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