A Rare Case of Plummer-Vinson Syndrome

Gade, Ajay K; Pacheco, Lauren

doi:10.7759/cureus.6463

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“…[7] Cases in whom dysphagia does not respond to iron therapy will require endoscopic dilatation or incision. [1,[6][7][8] We managed our case with both iron supplements and serial dilatation of the stricture. In view of the risk for malignant changes in upper gastrointestinal tract, patients will require regular follow-up.…”

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Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Dysphagia in Children

Zaki

Shanbag

2023

Int. J. Clinical and Exp. Physiol.

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Plummer-Vinson Syndrome (PVS) or Paterson-Brown-Kelly syndrome is characterized by the classical triad of iron deficiency anemia, esophageal webs and dysphagia. PVS is commonly found in women of middle age especially in the fourth and fifth decade of life and is rarely reported in children. We report a case of a 4-year-old girl who had a classic presentation of PVS. Early diagnosis is of utmost importance for better prognosis as PVS is a precancerous condition with high malignant potential. Mainstay of management is correction of anemia by iron supplementation. Majority of the cases iron repletion improves the dysphagia. In some cases; esophageal dilatation is used to provide symptomatic relief.

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Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Dysphagia in Children

Zaki

Shanbag

2023

Int. J. Clinical and Exp. Physiol.

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“…Furthermore, it is characterized by glossitis, angular cheilitis and koilonychias. 3 Enlargement of the spleen and thyroid may also be observed. 4 Plummer-Vinson syndrome has been identified as a risk factor for developing squamous cell carcinoma of the upper gastrointestinal tract.…”

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Serum ferritin: A hidden gem for diagnosing plummer vinson syndrome

Karthikeyan

Rasmika²

2022

IJOAS

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Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS) is a triad of dysphagia, iron deficiency anemia and upper esophageal web. Early diagnosis with adequate treatment is necessary to prevent its malignant transformation. To represent different clinical pictures of PVS and to evaluate the treatment outcome and determine its prevalence. This is a descriptive study with study population of 267 patients with dysphagia and 40 had PVS. Post cricoid webs were dilated and post-operative iron correction was done. Patients are on regular follow up. Analysis showed highest incidence in females with dysphagia being the main presenting complaint in all the patients. All had iron deficiency and 90% of patients had post cricoid web. PVS is a precancerous condition. Serum ferritin should be the preferred parameter for diagnosing iron deficiency anemia. Regular follow up is warranted to prevent malignant progression.

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“…PVS is characterized by the triad, including cervical dysphagia, iron-deficiency anemia (IDA), and post cricoid esophageal web. The occurrence is rare and presents as difficult swallowing with decrease hemoglobin levels and/or narrowing of the upper esophagus [7,8] . The PVS incidence is more frequently observed among females and adults aged 40 to 70 years [9,10] .…”

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Determining the frequency of Plummer Vinson Syndrome among patients having dysphagia presenting at district Bahawalpur

Wakeel¹,

Akhtar²,

Tariq³

et al. 2022

JUMDC

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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Plummer Vinson syndrome (PVS) is a rare triad of dysphagia, iron deficiency, and esophageal webs. This study aims to assess the frequency of PVS in patients presenting with dysphagia. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Otolaryngology from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021. A total of 164 patients having dysphagia for a minimum of two weeks duration were enrolled. The patient's data was recorded using a pre-designed questionnaire for PVS assessments, complete blood count, serum ferritin levels and barium swallow test results were obtained, and a radiologist was consulted for the upper esophageal web. RESULTS: The observed frequency of PVS among patients with dysphagia was 11(6.7%). Female gender turned out to be significantly associated with PVS occurrence (p=0.001), while age (p=0.748) and duration of dysphagia (p=1.00) showed no significant association with it. Among those with PVS, 72.7% of patients were >40 years of age, 90.9% were females, and 81.8% had a duration of dysphagia >4 weeks. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that PVS is not very frequent among patients with dysphagia. But since it increases the risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the pharynx and the esophagus, therefore, such patients should be followed closely for the presence of PVS and treated promptly to avoid morbidity and mortality.

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A Rare Case of Plummer-Vinson Syndrome

Cited by 5 publications

References 15 publications

Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Dysphagia in Children

Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Dysphagia in Children

Serum ferritin: A hidden gem for diagnosing plummer vinson syndrome

Determining the frequency of Plummer Vinson Syndrome among patients having dysphagia presenting at district Bahawalpur

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