In which condition, the following finding in tongue is commonly seen?: (A) Sickle cell anemia, (B) AML, (C) Iron defciency anemia, (D) MDS
Answer is C. - 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