plummer-vinson syndrome/esophageal web…

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esophagus, stomach anatomy, paterson-kelly syndrome, sideropenic dysphagia, plummer-vinson syndrome consists of chronic iron deficiency anemia, difficulty swallowing, esophageal webs, less-common abnormalities, esophageal webs, thin growths of tissue that partially block the esophagus, food pipe, causing difficulty swallowing, tend to be located, in the middle, upper esophagus, plummer-vinson syndrome, genetic factors, nutritional deficiencies, play a role, a rare disorder that is associated, cancer, the esophagus, pharynx, throat, dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, weakness, upper gi series, upper endoscopy, reveal the web, tests to diagnose anemia, iron deficiency useful, patients develop skin, nail abnormalities, identified by a doctor, an examination, patients, plummer-vinson syndrome should receive iron supplementation, improve the difficulty swallowing, web, dilated, upper endoscopy, normal swallowing, passage of food, patients generally respond to treatment, risk of perforation, the esophagus, the use of dilators, have been reports of an association between plummer-vinson syndrome, esophageal cancer, food gets stuck after swallow it, have severe fatigue, weakness, good nutrition, adequate intake of iron, prevent this disorder.