Plummer-Vinson syndrome

Authors

  • Walter R Suiffet
  • Eugenio Zerboni
  • Dardo Vega

Keywords:

complications, esop`hagus, swallwing, anemia, dysphagia

Abstract

In conjunction with a case, a survey is conducted of the syndrome of PlummerVinson, including the clinical, hematologic, radiologic and endoscopic aspects. An analysis of the pathogenic notions reveals the diversity of views in the production mechanism of this very peculiar condition, stress being laid on the significance of the hematologic dis, turbances as primary microcytic features. Hypochromic anemia, probably due to a disturbed iron metabolism and to avitaminosis are apparently the main causative factors.
Diagnosis is based on an understanding of the syndrome and an investigation of its component,s. Treatment involves the replacement of the dificit elements as well as a permanent
follow-up in view of the chronic course of the disease and its tendency toward remissions and exacerbations. Due consideration should be given to the likelihood of neoplastic
transformation, a feature demanding a periodic control of those suffering this bizarre syndrome.

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Published

2020-10-14

How to Cite

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Suiffet WR, Zerboni E, Vega D. Plummer-Vinson syndrome. Cir. Urug. [Internet]. 2020 Oct. 14 [cited 2024 May 16];38(3-4):117-21. Available from: https://revista.scu.org.uy/index.php/cir_urug/article/view/1991

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 3-4 (1968): Revista de Cirugía del Uruguay

Section

Original Article

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