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	Plummer-Vinson syndrome;
ICD-10	D50.1
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

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.

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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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-==Treatment==
-Treatment is primarily aimed at correcting the iron-deficiency anemia. Patients with Plummer-Vinson syndrome should receive [[iron]] supplementation in their [[Diet (nutrition)|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.<ref name="pmid18031398">{{cite journal |author=Enomoto M, Kohmoto M, Arafa UA, ''et al'' |title=Plummer-Vinson syndrome successfully treated by endoscopic dilatation |journal=J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. |volume=22 |issue=12 |pages=2348–51 |year=2007 |pmid=18031398 |doi=10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.03430.x |url=http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/openurl?genre=article&sid=nlm:pubmed&issn=0815-9319&date=2007&volume=22&issue=12&spage=2348}}</ref>
 ==Prognosis==

Plummer-Vinson syndrome
ICD-10	D50.1
ICD-9	280.8
DiseasesDB	10134
MedlinePlus	001158
MeSH	D011004