Endoscopic Management of Dysphagia in Plummer–Vinson syndrome
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Endoscopic Management of Dysphagia in Plummer–Vinson syndrome

Bagcilar Med Bull 2017;2(1):25-28 DOI: 10.5350/BMB20161224025457
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Abstract

Plummer‑Vinson syndrome (PVS), (also called Paterson‑Brown‑Kelly syndrome or sideropenic dysphagia) is an extremely rare syndrome which includes iron-deficiency anemia, dysphagia, and esophageal webs. If left untreated, progressive dysphagia can supervene and the patient is at risk of developing pharyngeal or esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma. Treatment consists of supplementation of iron and endoscopic dilations or surgery for the esophageal web. We describe the case of a 17-year-old women with Plummer- Vinson syndrome whose dysphagia was successfully treated with endoscopic dilation. She remains in good general condition 3 months after treatment.

Keywords: dysphagia, esophageal web, iron-deficiency anemia, Plummer-Vinson syndrome