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Plummer-Vinson syndrome.

TitlePlummer-Vinson syndrome.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsAtmatzidis, K., Papaziogas B., Pavlidis T., Mirelis C., & Papaziogas T.
JournalDis Esophagus
Volume16
Issue2
Pagination154-7
Date Published2003
ISSN1120-8694
KeywordsAdult, Diagnosis, Differential, Esophagus, Female, Humans, Iron, Middle Aged, Plummer-Vinson Syndrome
Abstract

Plummer-Vinson syndrome is characterized by dysphagia, iron deficiency, anemia and the presence of esophageal web or webs. Two cases of this syndrome are reported in middle-aged women, which were treated over the last eight years. Both patients presented with dysphagia, anemia, sideropenia, glossitis and cheilitis. Radiological examination of the pharynx showed the presence of webs in both cases. The patients were treated with iron supplementation, which resulted in elimination of the symptoms. Both patients remain in good general condition and without any dysphagic complaints, 5 and 8 years after the diagnosis, respectively.

DOI10.1046/j.1442-2050.2003.00316.x
Alternate JournalDis Esophagus
PubMed ID12823219

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