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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Signs=== | ===Signs=== | ||
* [[Pallor]] (pale skin, mucosal linings and [[nail beds]]) is often a useful diagnostic sign in moderate or severe anemia, but it is not always apparent. | * [[Pallor]] (pale skin, mucosal linings and [[nail beds]]) is often a useful diagnostic sign in moderate or severe anemia, but it is not always apparent. Commonly seen in nail bed or palm crease, and conjunctiva. | ||
* [[Cheilosis]] | * [[Cheilosis]] | ||
* [[Koilonychia]]. | * [[Koilonychia]]. | ||
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Overview
Signs
- Pallor (pale skin, mucosal linings and nail beds) is often a useful diagnostic sign in moderate or severe anemia, but it is not always apparent. Commonly seen in nail bed or palm crease, and conjunctiva.
- Cheilosis
- Koilonychia.