Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Entity in Sub-Saharan Africa

• 作者: Ahoui-Apendi Clausina Atipo Ibara Blaise Irénée Deby-Gassaye Ibara Jean-Rosaire Itoua-Ngaporo Ngala Akoa Mimiesse-Monamou Jile Florient Mongo-Onkouo Arnaud Ngalessami-Mouakosso Marlyse Rody Stéphane Ngami
• 来源期刊: 肠胃病学期刊(英文)
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: Plummer Vinson DYSPHAGIA Iron DEFICIENCY ANEMIA Oesophagealring AFRICA
• 年，卷（期）: 2019,（6）
• 页码范围: 109-112
• 页数: 4页
• 分类号: R5

摘要

Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS) is a rare condition characterized by classical triad;high dysphagia, iron-deficiency anemia and oesophageal ring formation. We report a case of PVS in a 62-year-old patient admitted to the department of gastroenterology and internal medicine for high dysphagia. The clinical examination showed anemic syndrome, general impairment and polyarthritis. Biological examinations concluded to iron deficiency anemia. The endoscopy had observed a circular ring immediately above Killian’s mouth ruptured during the examination. The patient was treated with iron and proton pump inhibitors. The oesophageal symptomatology regressed completely from the second day of treatment.