Hypoproteinemia Syndrome (plurideficiency Syndrome;
Kwashiorkor Syndrome; Malnutrition
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General: Manifested in children aged 4 to 5 years; widespread in underdeveloped countries; lack of adequate intake of protein; good prognosis with adequate diet therapy, otherwise fatal outcome; pseudomotor cerebri.
Ocular: Dullness of cornea and conjunctiva; thick, sticky, and foamy conjunctival excretion; corneal infiltrations and cloudiness; corneal ulcers (minimally inflammatory); keratomalacia possible in prolonged cases without therapy, eventually leading to panophthalmitis.
Clinical: Muscle atrophy; generalized edema; anorexia; vomiting; diarrhea; hepatosplenomegaly; dermatitis with desquamation; pigmentation and dyspigmentation; irritability; apathy; changes in hair color; hair becomes straight; hepatomegaly; failure to grow; weak cry.
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Scrimshaw NS, Behar M. Malnutrition in underdeveloped countries. N Engl J Med 1965; 272: 137.
Williams CD. Kwashiorkor, J Am Med Assoc 1953; 153:1280.
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