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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
Physical examination findings in tropical sprue include: | Physical examination findings in tropical sprue include: | ||
===HEENT=== | ===HEENT=== | ||
*Pallor | *Pallor | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Physical Examination
Physical examination findings in tropical sprue include:
HEENT
- Pallor
- Angular stomatitis
- Glossitis
- Mouth ulcers
Extremities
- Peripheral edema due to protein deficiency
CNS
In cases with severe vitamin B12 deficiency features of Sub-acute degeneration of spinal cord can be demonstrated.
- Paresthesias, LE weakness, spasticity, ataxic gait
- Loss of vibration and position sense