A child presented with fever, anemia, Lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly. All of the following may be a possible cause EXCEPT:: (A) ALL, (B) TB, (C) Leishmaniasis, (D) Aplastic anemia
Answer is D. -Lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly are very rare in aplastic anemia. Features of Aplastic anemia: Physical examination -Pallor &/ signs of congestive hea failure Ecchymoses, Petechiae, gum bleeding & epistaxis d/t thrombocytopenia Fever, pneumonia & sepsis d/t neutropenia etc