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ArticleContemporary clinical dentistry

Unmasking Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Case Report.

B Radhika, Aswini Sekar, Priyanka Gandhi

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B RadhikaAssociate Professor, Department of Periodontics, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Kancheepuram, India.
Aswini SekarProject Research Scientist, National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (NCDIR), ICMR, Bengaluru, India.
Priyanka GandhiOral & Maxillofacial Rdiologist, ORAL-D South Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

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Abstract

This article highlights a unique case of Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS), also known as Paterson Brown-Kelly Syndrome. PVS is associated with a triad of symptoms, including microcytic hypochromic anemia, esophageal strictures, and dysphagia. It is commonly found in middle-aged women, particularly in the fourth and fifth decades of life, and is rarely reported in males. We present the case of a 49-year-old female patient who exhibited the classic symptoms of PVS. Given that PVS is a precancerous condition with a high potential for malignancy, early diagnosis is crucial for a better prognosis. Surveillance endoscopy and barium swallow test are recommended for monitoring. Iron repletion often improves dysphagia, and in some cases, esophageal dilatation is used to provide symptomatic relief. The mutual interaction of systemic and oral health is often underestimated, especially by patients in developing countries. Therefore, this report emphasizes the importance of thorough medical history taking and its relevance to dental health and treatment.

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Dysphagiaesophageal webiron deficiency anemiaPlummer–Vinson syndrome

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