Hemosiderosis physical examination

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Physical Examination

Physical examination findings vary depending on whether it is an acute or chronic presentation.

  • In the acute phase, the physical examination may be completely normal or include respiratory signs such as tachypnea.
  • In the chronic phase, there may be:
  • Pallor
  • Failure to thrive
  • Weight loss
  • Hepatosplenomegaly
  • Digital clubbing and other signs of chronic hypoxia in the setting of pulmonary fibrosis

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