Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Entity in Sub-Saharan Africa

Ngalessami-Mouakosso Marlyse,Deby-Gassaye ,Itoua-Ngaporo Ngala Akoa,Ibara Jean-Rosaire,Atipo Ibara Blaise Irénée,Mimiesse-Monamou Jile Florient,Ahoui-Apendi Clausina,Rody Stéphane Ngami,Mongo-Onkouo Arnaud

doi:10.4236/ojgas.2019.96013

Abstract

Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS) is a rare condition characterized by classical triad; high dysphagia, iron-deficiency anemia and oesophageal ring formation. We report a case of PVS in a 62-year-old patient admitted to the department of gastroenterology and internal medicine for high dysphagia. The clinical examination showed anemic syndrome, general impairment and polyarthritis. Biological examinations concluded to iron deficiency anemia. The endoscopy had observed a circular ring immediately above Killian’s mouth ruptured during the examination. The patient was treated with iron and proton pump inhibitors. The oesophageal symptomatology regressed completely from the second day of treatment.

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Plummer Vinson syndrome (PVS) or Kelly Patterson’s syndrome was firstly described by Kelly and Patterson in 1919 and 3 years later by Plummer and Vinson
Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS) is a rare condition characterized by classical triad; high dysphagia, iron-deficiency anemia and oesophageal ring formation
We report a case of PVS in a 62-year-old patient admitted to the department of gastroenterology and internal medicine for high dysphagia

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Plummer Vinson syndrome (PVS) or Kelly Patterson’s syndrome was firstly described by Kelly and Patterson in 1919 and 3 years later by Plummer and Vinson. It is a rare disease characterized by high dysphagia associated with iron deficiency anemia and oesophageal ring formation [1]. Most of the patients are Caucasian women between 40 and 80 years old.

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