What Is Pernicious Anemia?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
4. Pallor
Pallor refers to the paleness that can be seen in anemia. Pallor is mostly visible in the palms and soles, mucous membranes, and the conjunctivae of the eye. In anemia, regardless of the cause, there is poor tissue oxygenation.
Oxygenated blood is precious, thus its shunted away from the skin and other peripheral tissues, to permit enhanced blood blow to vital organs. This gives rise to pallor, an important physical finding in patients with anemia. Specifically, in pernicious anemia, patients can be described to exhibit a lemon-yellow waxy pallor.
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