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Koilonychia and Iron-Deficiency Anemia

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What is a characteristic feature of koilonychia associated with iron-deficiency anemia?

Discoloration of the nail

Spoon shape and thinness of the nail (correct)

Horizontal ridges on the nail

Curved shape and thickness of the nail

Which condition is related to the changes seen in koilonychia?

Chronic kidney disease

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Iron-deficiency anemia (correct)

Thyroid dysfunction

In what way does koilonychia present in patients with iron-deficiency anemia?

Nails become spoon-shaped and thin (correct)

Nails become brittle and split easily

Nails develop a yellowish tint

Nails grow at an accelerated rate

Which of the following best describes the appearance of nails in a patient with iron-deficiency anemia?

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What type of anemia is characterized by koilonychia?

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Koilonychia

Spoon-shaped nails are a characteristic feature of koilonychia, which is associated with iron-deficiency anemia.
Iron-deficiency anemia is the condition related to the changes seen in koilonychia.
Koilonychia appears in patients with iron-deficiency anemia as concave, spoon-shaped nails.
Spoon-shaped nails best describe the appearance of nails in a patient with iron-deficiency anemia.
Iron-deficiency anemia is the type of anemia characterized by koilonychia.

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This quiz explores the relationship between koilonychia and iron-deficiency anemia, highlighting the characteristic features, underlying conditions, and presentations of koilonychia in affected patients. Test your knowledge about how this nail condition manifests and its implications for anemia.