A Case of Plummer-Vinson Syndrome / 영남의대학술지
Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
;
: 381-387, 1994.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-199683
ABSTRACT
Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a clinical entity characterized by dysphagia, iron deficiency anemia, cheilosis, glossitis, and cervical esophageal web, especially in middle aged women. Recently, the authors experienced a case of Plummer-Vinson syndrome. A 53-year-old female was admitted due to intermittent solid food dysphagia for 18 months. She had a 2 years history of iron deficiency anemia. On admission glossitis, fissures at the angle of the mouth, spoon nails, and iron deficiency anemia were noted. Esophagogram and esophagoscopic examination revealed thin walled concentric web at upper esophagus. Esophageal web was succefully teared by endoscopic balloon dilatation with subseguant improvement of dysphagia. Skin manifestations as well as anemia were markedly improved after oral iron replacement therapy.
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Main subject:
Skin Manifestations
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Tears
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Deglutition Disorders
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Plummer-Vinson Syndrome
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Anemia, Iron-Deficiency
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Dilatation
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Esophagus
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Glossitis
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Anemia
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Iron
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
Year:
1994
Type:
Article
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