A case of Plummer-Vinson syndrome in childhood.
The Plummer-Vinson syndrome is characterized by an association of dysphagia, iron-deficiency anemia, and esophageal webs. The authors report the case of a 6 year old with Plummer-Vinson syndrome. Plummer-Vinson syndrome usually occurs in adults, rarely in adolescents, however, there have been no previous reports in the English-language literature of the syndrome occurring in childhood.
Anthony
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Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, United Leeds Teaching Hospitals, England.
Sood
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Strachan
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Fenwick
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011004:Plummer-Vinson Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*