A Case of Plummer-Vinson Syndrome.
- Author:
Je Wook CHAE
1
;
Hyun Wook JUNG
;
Jun Haeng LEE
;
Poong Lyul RHEE
;
Jae J KIM
;
Seung Woon PAIK
;
Jong Chul RHEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. leejh@smc.samsung.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dysphagia;
Plummer-Vinson syndrome;
Endoscopic balloon dilatation
- MeSH:
Adult;
Anemia;
Anemia, Iron-Deficiency;
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Deglutition Disorders;
Dilatation;
Esophagus;
Female;
Humans;
Pharynx;
Plummer-Vinson Syndrome*
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2004;28(2):67-70
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
