Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the Literature
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 decad...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8715e3afc33449d08accff2b301dca2f2025-02-03T06:06:41ZengWileyCase Reports in Dentistry2090-64472090-64552017-01-01201710.1155/2017/62059256205925Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the LiteraturePriyadarshini Karthikeyan0Nalini Aswath1Ramesh Kumaresan2Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, AIMST University, Faculty of Dentistry, Jalan Semeling-Bedong, 08100 Bedong, Kedah, MalaysiaDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaAcademic Unit of Craniofacial Clinical Care, AIMST University, Faculty of Dentistry, Jalan Semeling-Bedong, 08100 Bedong, Kedah, MalaysiaIntroduction. 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/6205925 |
| spellingShingle | Priyadarshini Karthikeyan Nalini Aswath Ramesh Kumaresan Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the Literature Case Reports in Dentistry |
| title | Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the Literature |
| title_full | Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the Literature |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the Literature |
| title_short | Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the Literature |
| title_sort | plummer vinson syndrome a rare syndrome in male with review of the literature |
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