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Macrocytosis

Emmanuel C. Besa, MD

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA

Copyright of the American Society of Hematology, 2006. ISSN: 1931-6860.

II. PHYSICAL EXAM

Physical Exam: pink conjunctiva, no adenopathy or hepatosplenomegaly, marked kyphoscoliosis.

Based on the patient presentation, which aspects of the physical examination are most important in helping you make a diagnosis?

Oral Examination of Tongue
Heart Examination, for Irregular Rhythm
Abdominal Examination for Hepatomegaly
Neurologic Examination for Loss of Prioproception

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