Marasmus

Marasmus is a lack of total energy (and nutrients), with severe wasting and no oedema.

What our notes say

• Marasmus is a lack of total energy (and nutrients), with severe wasting and no oedema. (Paediatrics end of first trimester exam (MBPE 4300): 27 November 2018, 49 of 50 )
• Marasmus is severe wasting without oedema, and the children are alert and hungry. (Paediatrics main exam (MBPE 4300): 24 January 2022, Paper One, 100 MCQs, 2 short)
• A 9-month-old baby is admitted with features of marasmus and oedema of the face. (Paediatrics Year 6 MBChB end of semester CAT: clinical case MCQs, 29 of 30 quest)
• Kwashiorkor vs marasmus (only appeared once but is a classic high-yield MKU nutrition topic) (Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics: Exam Review & Core Concepts)
• Topics tested: rickets, kwashiorkor and marasmus, milestones and growth, breastfeeding, tuberculosis, asthma, croup, epiglottitis, neonatal jaundice, biliary atresia, neonatal sepsis, resuscitation and prematurity. (Paediatrics end of first trimester exam (MBPE 4300): 27 November 2018, 49 of 50 )
• Combined — wasting (marasmus features) plus oedema (kwashiorkor features) (CRASH COURSE PART 3 CHEMICAL PATHO)

Study material on Marasmus

• Paediatrics end of first trimester exam (MBPE 4300): 27 November 2018, 49 of 50 MCQs

Related topics

• Kwashiorkor
• Rickets
• Intestinal Obstruction
• Neonatal Jaundice
• Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulins
• Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Hypertension
• Hyperthyroidism
• Gestational Diabetes