Community Nutrition

COMMUNITY NUTRITION 3 (1+2)

Lesson 4 : Clinical Assessment of Nutritional Status

Glands

Thyroid enlargement

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The gland is visibly and palpably enlarged. The enlargement may be diffuse or nodular.

Parotid enlargement

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This sign is positive if there is a chronic visible, non-inflammatory, bilateral swelling of the parotids.