Abstract
Plummer-Vinson syndrome consists of the triad of dysphagia, esophagitis, and iron deficiency anemia. The disease is more common in women than in men and often occurs in the menopausal period after age 50. The gastrointestinal symptoms associated with this disease are:
Intermittent dysphagia to solids that progresses over years
Occasionally weight loss
The classic clinical signs and findings include:
Triad of dysphagia, iron deficiency anemia, upper esophageal webs
Signs and symptoms of iron deficiency often predominate
Esophageal webs are smooth, thin, and gray with a central lumen. Usually extend from the anterior wall laterally and are found in the proximal part of the esophagus
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Zakko, L. (2013). Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: Gastrointestinal Features. In: Wu, G., Selsky, N., Grant-Kels, J. (eds) Atlas of Dermatological Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6191-3_3
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