Plummer-Vinson syndrome: improving outcomes with a multidisciplinary approach

Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a rare condition associated with dysphagia, iron deficiency, and esophageal webs. Data regarding this condition is limited to mostly case reports and a few small cohort studies. Although most cases have a benign and indolent course, the risk of malignancy warrants long-ter...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Lo, Kevin Bryan, Albano, Jeri, Sandhu, Naemat, Candelario, Nellowe
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove 2019
Materias:
Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6593774/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31417270
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S180410
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Sumario:Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a rare condition associated with dysphagia, iron deficiency, and esophageal webs. Data regarding this condition is limited to mostly case reports and a few small cohort studies. Although most cases have a benign and indolent course, the risk of malignancy warrants long-term surveillance. A multidisciplinary approach among healthcare providers is of the utmost importance in the management of this condition.

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