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| ICD-10 | D50.1 |
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| ICD-9 | 280.8 |
| DiseasesDB | 10134 |
| MedlinePlus | 001158 |
| MeSH | D011004 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Paterson-Brown-Kelly syndrome; sideropenic dysphagia
Treatment
Treatment is primarily aimed at correcting the iron-deficiency anemia. Patients with Plummer-Vinson syndrome should receive iron supplementation in their diet. This may improve dysphagia and pain.
If not, the web can be dilated during upper endoscopy to allow normal swallowing and passage of food.[1]
Prognosis
Patients generally respond well to treatment. Iron supplementation usually resolves the anemia, and corrects the glossodynia (tongue pain).
Complications
There is risk of perforation of the esophagus with the use of dilators for treatment. Furthermore it is one of the risk factors for developing squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus.
Prevention
Good nutrition with adequate intake of iron may prevent this disorder.
References
- ↑ Enomoto M, Kohmoto M, Arafa UA; et al. (2007). "Plummer-Vinson syndrome successfully treated by endoscopic dilatation". J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 22 (12): 2348–51. doi:10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.03430.x. PMID 18031398.
Additional Resources
- Plummer-Vynson Syndrome. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. US Federal Government public domain. Update Date: 1/2/2003. By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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