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A young pregnant woman complains of persistent dry,ulcerated skin
in her knees and elbows
examination of her eyes reveals amall,gray plaques on conjunctiva
which of the following is the diagnosis ?

a.-ascorbic acid deficiency
b.-excessive alpha tocopherol
c.-excessive cholcalciferol intake
d.-retinol deficiency
e.-thiamine deficency

  #2

Retinol (vit A ) def

Cornea = Bitot spots

skin = xeroderma

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  #3

hey thanks

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