Which one of the following is not the characteristic feature of kwashiorkor?
Correct Answer: Muscle wasting
Description: Muscles of the upper limb are wasted, but the lower extremities appear swollen. Muscle wasting is masked by well-preserved subcutaneous tissue and edema. Ref: Page 105, Ghai essential pediatrics; 6th edition
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