Common oral change seen with nutritional anemia is_____________?
Correct answer: D. Atrophic glossitis
- A. Enlarged tongue
- B. Focal marrow expansion
- C. Generalized osteolysis
- D. Atrophic glossitis
Explanation
Nutritional anaemias commonly produce a smooth, sore tongue with loss of papillae, called atrophic glossitis, especially in iron or vitamin B12 deficiency. Generalised osteolysis and focal marrow expansion are not typical oral changes of nutritional anaemia.
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