Plummer-Vinson syndrome/esophageal web
Alternate Names : Paterson-Kelly syndrome, Sideropenic dysphagia
Definition
Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a condition that occurs with long-term (chronic) iron deficiency anemia. People with this condition have difficulty swallowing due to esophageal webs -- small, thin growths of tissue that partially block the food pipe (esophagus).
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
The cause of Plummer-Vinson syndrome is unknown. Genetic factors and a lack of certain nutrients (nutritional deficiencies) may play a role. It is a rare disorder that is often connected with cancers of the esophagus and throat.
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