In which condition, the following finding in tongue is commonly seen?
Correct Answer: Iron defciency anemia
Description: - Smooth & shiny tongue (glossitis) is seen in severe iron deficiency anemia IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA: - MC cause of nutritional disorder in the world - MC cause of anemia in the world CLINICAL FEATURES: Smooth tongue Pallor, fatiguability Pica koilonychia - spooning of nails Peripheral Smear: Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia ,anisocytosis, target cells & pencil cells are seen. MENTZER INDEX: >14
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