A 2 yr old boy is underweight and apathetic. Examination shows generalized edema and patches of cutaneous depigmentation. Serum albumin concentration is decreased. Biopsy shows fatty liver. The most likely diagnosis is deficiency of

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    1. A 2 yr old boy is underweight and apathetic. Examination shows generalized edema and patches of cutaneous depigmentation. Serum albumin concentration is decreased. Biopsy shows fatty liver. The most likely diagnosis is deficiency of
    • Calories(marasmus)
    • Iron
    • Protein(kwashiorkor)
    • Riboflavin
    • Vitamin A
    • Vitamin B1( thiamine)
    • Vitamin b12(cobalamin)
    • Vitamin G
    • Vitamin D
    • Vitamin K
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