Plummer-Vinson syndrome heralded by postcricoid carcinoma

Am J Otolaryngol. 2007 Jan-Feb;28(1):22-4. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2006.06.004.

Abstract

Plummer-Vinson syndrome is one of the names given to the constellation of dysphagia, iron-deficiency anemia, and esophageal webbing. Treatment consists of iron supplementation, possibly dilation, and surveillance. The syndrome is associated with an increased risk of postcricoid carcinoma, which usually presents at an advanced stage. We present a case of an early postcricoid carcinoma that led to the diagnosis of Plummer-Vinson syndrome and subsequent treatment of both conditions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / complications
  • Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Plummer-Vinson Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Plummer-Vinson Syndrome / etiology