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Plummer-Vinson syndrome/esophageal web - Symptom

Alternative Names

Paterson-Kelly syndrome; Sideropenic dysphagia

Symptoms:

  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Weakness

Signs and tests:

Some patients develop skin and nail abnormalities that the doctor can see during an examination.

Upper GI series or upper endoscopy may show the web. Tests to diagnose anemia or iron deficiency may be useful.

  • Reviewed last on: 8/22/2008
  • Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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