Each is a sign of vitamin B₁₂ deficient megaloblastic anemia,except one.Which is the exception?

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Patients with megaloblastic anemia associated with vitamin B₁₂ deficiency exhibit each of the conditions described except for the mucosal description.Such patients exhibit pale or yellowish oral mucosa.Patients may also complain of a painful,sore,burning tongue with signs of atrophic glossitis.Replacement therapy with vitamin B₁₂ supplements or injections relieves symptoms within 36 to 48 hours.Note that erythematous (red)mucositis is manifested by inflamed,flat lesions with red borders on the mucosa membrane.This condition is also called pernicious anemia.

Each Is a Sign of Vitamin B₁₂ Deficient Megaloblastic Anemia,except