Which is the most specific clinical feature for diagnosis for Kwashiorkor?: (A) Fatty liver, (B) Easy pluckable hair, (C) Low serum albumin, (D) Edema
Answer is D. Kwashiorkor is primarily a clinical diagnosis. There is no specific diagnostic test for the condition. Edema is the defining characteristic. MARASMUS - Severe malnutrition without EDEMA KWASHIORKOR - Severe malnutrition with EDEMA