Case Study on Plummer-Vinson Syndrome
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.8, No. 4)Publication Date: 2019-04-05
Authors : E. Selmar Mellisha;
Page : 615-616
Keywords : Iron deficiency anemia- blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells; Glossitis- inflammation of the tongue; Cheilosis- small cracks in corners of the mouth; Esophageal webs- thin membranes that grow inside upper part of the esophagus;
Abstract
A case study on Plummer-Vinson Syndrome (PVS) also called Paterson Brown Kelly Syndrome or Sideropenic dysphagia. It is a rare disease characterized by difficulty in swallowing, iron deficiency anemia, glossitis, cheilosis and esophageal webs
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