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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
=== Appearance of the patient === | === Appearance of the patient === | ||
* Patients with folate deficiency anemia | * Patients with folate deficiency anemia may appear pale, malnourished or underdeveloped. | ||
=== Vital signs === | === Vital signs === | ||
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=== HEENT === | === HEENT === | ||
* Pallor | * Pallor | ||
* Jaundice | |||
* Angular [[stomatitis]] | * Angular [[stomatitis]] | ||
* [[Angular cheilitis|Cheilosis]] | * [[Angular cheilitis|Cheilosis]] | ||
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=== Skin === | === Skin === | ||
* Pale skin color ([[pallor]]) | * Pale skin color ([[pallor]]) | ||
* Hyperpigmentation | |||
=== Lungs === | === Lungs === | ||
* [[Tachypnea]] | * [[Tachypnea]] | ||
* Dyspnea | |||
=== Heart === | === Heart === | ||
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=== Abdomen === | === Abdomen === | ||
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=== Neuromuscular === | === Neuromuscular === | ||
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=== Extremities === | === Extremities === | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Physical Examination
Appearance of the patient
- Patients with folate deficiency anemia may appear pale, malnourished or underdeveloped.
Vital signs
HEENT
- Pallor
- Jaundice
- Angular stomatitis
- Cheilosis
- Glossitis
Skin
- Pale skin color (pallor)
- Hyperpigmentation
Lungs
- Tachypnea
- Dyspnea
Heart
- Tachycardia
- Systolic flow murmur
Abdomen
Neuromuscular
- Slowly progressive sensory neuropathy, predominantly deep sensory loss, with preservation of bicep tendon reflexes