Plummer–Vinson Syndrome: A Case Report and Medical Management.
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ABSTRACT
Plummer–Vinson syndrome (PVS) is a condition that can occur in people with long-term iron-deficiency anemia. It is a triad of dysphagia, iron deficiency anemia, and upper esophageal web(s). The post-cricoid web is associated with high-risk of development of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophageal region. Predominantly affected are middle-aged women in developing countries. Oral manifestations play an important part of the diagnosis of PVS. Timely diagnosis and treatment of this syndrome is important. An interesting case of PVS with typical clinical, oral and radiological findings previous to and post management of the syndrome are discussed in this report. It also includes a review of literature.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
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English
Year:
2015
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