What is 'Koilonychia' and which condition is it most associated with?
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Correct answer: Spoon-shaped fingernails; Iron deficiency
Koilonychia refers to upward-curving, spoon-shaped nails that are thin and brittle. It is a classic physical sign of long-standing, severe iron deficiency anemia.
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- What happens to the Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) in the early stages of iron deficiency anemia?
- Which form of dietary iron is most easily absorbed by the human gut?
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