Paterson ‐Brown Kelly Syndrome (also commonly known as Plummer‐Vinson Syndrome)

The dysphagia in this condition is usually associated with iron deficiency anemia and esophageal webs. Iron supplementation and regular surveillance are required for monitoring of malignant transformation into esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. AbstractThe dysphagia in this condition is usually associated with iron deficiency anemia and esophageal webs. Iron supplementation and regular surveillance are required for monitoring of malignant transformation into esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - July 19, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Wilson Guo Wei Goh, Deborah Chieh Yih Ng, Jun Xuan Ng, Kheng Tian Lim Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research