Plummer-Vinson syndrome: improving outcomes with a multidisciplinary approach

Plummer-Vinson syndrome: improving outcomes with a multidisciplinary approach

Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a rare condition associated with dysphagia, iron deficiency, and esophageal webs. Data regarding this condition is limited to mostly case reports and a few small cohort studies. Although most cases have a benign and indolent course, the risk of malignancy warrants long-ter...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare 2019-06, Vol.12, p.471-477
Hauptverfasser: Lo, Kevin Bryan, Albano, Jeri, Sandhu, Naemat, Candelario, Nellowe
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Anemia
Cancer
Clinical outcomes
Deglutition disorders
Dysphagia
Endoscopy
Esophageal cancer
esophageal webs
Esophagus
Health care industry
Iron
Iron deficiency anemia
malignancy
Patient outcomes
Pharyngeal cancer
Physicians
Primary care
Review
Vitamin deficiency
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Zusammenfassung:Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a rare condition associated with dysphagia, iron deficiency, and esophageal webs. Data regarding this condition is limited to mostly case reports and a few small cohort studies. Although most cases have a benign and indolent course, the risk of malignancy warrants long-term surveillance. A multidisciplinary approach among healthcare providers is of the utmost importance in the management of this condition.
ISSN:1178-2390
1178-2390
DOI:10.2147/JMDH.S180410