A Case of Plummer-Vinson Syndrome / 대한소화기내시경학회지
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
;
: 67-70, 2004.
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en Coreano
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| 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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Asunto principal:
Faringe
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
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Trastornos de Deglución
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Síndrome de Plummer-Vinson
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Anemia Ferropénica
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Dilatación
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Esófago
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Anemia
Límite:
Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Año:
2004
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