Oral Health - A Mirror of Plummer Vinson Syndrome

Abstract

A lack of significant iron in the normal red blood cells leads to iron deficiency anaemia (IDA). Plummer Vinson Syndrome (PVS) is a syndrome with the clinical triad of symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia, dysphagia and oesophageal webs. Repeated injury to epithelia due to iron deficiency leads to atrophy of mucosa and degradation of pharyngeal muscles, leading to the development of oesophageal webs. Oral manifestations are the initial symptoms and oral cavity is the mirror of the systemic conditions of the body. Henceforth dentists play a major role in promptly diagnosing the oral health of an individual. Under this background, we present a case of Plummer Vinson Syndrome with oral manifestations. Keywords: Anaemia, Iron deficiency, Plummer Vinson Syndrome, Haemoglobin, Dysphagia, Oesophageal webs, Endoscopy, Oral Health.