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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
*Physical examination of patients with Plummer-Vinson syndrome is usually remarkable for glossitis, esophageal webs or strictures, and dysphagia. Other [findings)] on physical examination include pallor, stomatitis, atrophy of lingual papillae, splenomegaly (33%), achlorhydria and koilonychia. | |||
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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
Physical examination of patients with Plummer-Vinson syndrome is usually remarkable for glossitis, esophageal webs or strictures, and dysphagia. Other [findings)] on physical examination include: | |||
===Appearance of the Patient=== | ===Appearance of the Patient=== | ||
*Patients with Plummer-Vinson syndrome usually appear fatigued. | *Patients with Plummer-Vinson syndrome usually appear fatigued. | ||
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*Stomatitis | *Stomatitis | ||
*Glossitis | *Glossitis | ||
*[[Cheilitis]] | |||
*Atrophy of lingual papillae | *Atrophy of lingual papillae | ||
*Upper esophageal web or strictures on laryngoscopy | *Upper esophageal web or strictures on laryngoscopy |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akshun Kalia M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
- Physical examination of patients with Plummer-Vinson syndrome is usually remarkable for glossitis, esophageal webs or strictures, and dysphagia. Other [findings)] on physical examination include pallor, stomatitis, atrophy of lingual papillae, splenomegaly (33%), achlorhydria and koilonychia.
Physical Examination
Physical examination of patients with Plummer-Vinson syndrome is usually remarkable for glossitis, esophageal webs or strictures, and dysphagia. Other [findings)] on physical examination include:
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with Plummer-Vinson syndrome usually appear fatigued.
Vital Signs
- Hypothermia may be present
- Tachycardia
- Normal to low blood pressure with normal pulse pressure
Skin
- Pale skin color (Pallor)
- Blue-tinged or very pale whites of eyes
HEENT
- Stomatitis
- Glossitis
- Cheilitis
- Atrophy of lingual papillae
- Upper esophageal web or strictures on laryngoscopy
Neck
Odynophagia
Heart
- S1/S2 normal. Additional heart sound such as S3 may be heard in patients with high output heart failure.
Abdomen
- Splenomegaly (33%)
- Achlorhydria
Neuromuscular
- Patient is usually oriented to time, place and person.
Extremities
- Koilonychia
- Brittle nails