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... One of the most prevalent and serious depletion disorders, protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) occurs as marasmus (protein-calorie deficiency), characterized by growth failure and wasting, and as kwashiorkor (protein deficiency), characterized by tissue edema... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... One of the most prevalent and serious depletion disorders, protein-calorie malnutrition occurs as marasmus (protein-calorie deficiency), characterized by growth failure and wasting; and as kwashiorkor (protein deficiency), characterized by tissue edema and damage. Both forms vary from... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Robert D. Karch, MD, MPH Kwashiorkor - BASICS Kwashiorkor - description Kwashiorkor is characterized by hypoproteinemia, pitting edema, varying degrees of wasting and/or stunting, dermatosis, and ... Kwashiorkor - DIAGNOSIS ... Kwashiorkor - TREATMENT ... Kwashiorkor - FOLLOW UP ... Kwashiorkor - bibliography ... Kwashiorkor - CODES
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