Hemosiderosis physical examination
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Physical Examination
Physical examination findings vary depending on whether it is an acute or chronic presentation.
- In the acute phase, the physical examination may be completely normal or include respiratory signs such as tachypnea.
- In the chronic phase, there may be:
- Pallor
- Failure to thrive
- Weight loss
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Digital clubbing and other signs of chronic hypoxia in the setting of pulmonary fibrosis