Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Karthikeyan, Priyadarshini
Aswath, Nalini
Kumaresan, Ramesh
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-08-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Plummer Vinson syndrome also known as Paterson Brown-Kelly syndrome is a syndrome associated with the triad of symptoms comprising microcytic hypochromic anemia, oesophageal strictures, and dysphagia.
PVS is commonly found in women of middle age especially in the fourth and fifth decade of life and is rarely reported in males.
Case Report.
The authors report a case of 43-year-old male patient who presented with the classic symptoms of Plummer Vinson syndrome.
Conclusion.
Dentists have to be familiar with symptoms of PVS and a thorough clinical examination of the patient is necessary for early diagnosis and treatment.
As PVS is a precancerous condition with high malignant potential, early diagnosis is of utmost importance for better prognosis.
Clinical Significance.
Mutual interaction of systemic and oral health has largely been underestimated by many patients in the developing countries and hence this report includes a note on importance of adequate medical history taking and its relevance to the dental health and treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Karthikeyan, Priyadarshini& Aswath, Nalini& Kumaresan, Ramesh. 2017. Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144722
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Karthikeyan, Priyadarshini…[et al.]. Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Karthikeyan, Priyadarshini& Aswath, Nalini& Kumaresan, Ramesh. Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144722
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144722