A Case of Plummer-Vinson Syndrome / 대한소화기내시경학회지
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
;
: 67-70, 2004.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-213930
ABSTRACT
The combination of symptomatic hypopharyngeal webs and iron-deficiency anemia in middle-aged women constitutes Plummer-Vinson syndrome. It is uncommon but important syndrome because of inceased risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the pharynx and esophagus. The cause of this syndrome is still not clear. A small sized web is treated by correction of anemia, but a large sized one with dysphagia is treated by breakage of web. Recently, we experienced a 41-year-old woman with Plummer-Vinson syndrome. She complained of dysphagia for 10 years. Esophagogram and endoscopic examination showed a hypopharyngeal web and peripheral blood profile was compatible with iron-deficiency anemia. Her symptom improved after endoscopic balloon dilatation of the upper esophageal web.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pharynx
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
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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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Anemia
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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