Kwashiorkor

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Test:

S.albumin (L), S.protein (L), S.globulin (L or N),liver biopsy (fatty), Hb (L), BUN (L), S.potassium (L), B.cholesterol (L), S.ALP (L), S.amylase (L), S.lipase (L)

Sign:

Enophthalmos, cachexia, hepatomegaly, hypo­tension, ascites, pitting oedema

Dd:

Chronic dysentery; TB, coeliac disease, pellagra,nephritis, worm infestations, marasmus, dissemi­nated carcinoma, anorexia nervosa, terminal dis­ease

Phys:

Due to inadequate protein in diet, with presence of some carbohydrate