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Plummer-Vinson Syndrome (Syndrome, Plummer-Vinson)

A syndrome of DYSPHAGIA with IRON-DEFICIENCY ANEMIA that is due to congenital anomalies in the ESOPHAGUS (such as cervical esophageal webs). It is known as Patterson-Kelly syndrome in the United Kingdom.
Also Known As:
Syndrome, Plummer-Vinson; Kelly's Syndrome; Patterson's Syndrome; Patterson-Brown-Kelly Syndrome; Patterson-Kelly Syndrome; Kelly Syndrome; Kellys Syndrome; Patterson Brown Kelly Syndrome; Patterson Kelly Syndrome; Patterson Syndrome; Pattersons Syndrome; Plummer Vinson Syndrome; Syndrome, Kelly's; Syndrome, Patterson's; Syndrome, Patterson-Brown-Kelly; Syndrome, Patterson-Kelly; Syndrome, Plummer Vinson
Networked: 26 relevant articles (2 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Deglutition Disorders (Dysphagia)
2. Esophageal Achalasia (Megaesophagus)
3. Pathologic Constriction (Stenosis)
4. Barrett Esophagus (Barrett's Esophagus)
5. Diffuse Palmoplantar Keratoderma (Tylosis)

Experts

1. Chaput, Kimberly J: 1 article (04/2021)
2. Geme, Berhanu: 1 article (04/2021)
3. Harmouch, Farah: 1 article (04/2021)
4. Liaquat, Hammad: 1 article (04/2021)
5. Baran, R: 1 article (11/2016)
6. Jellinek, N: 1 article (11/2016)
7. Vélez, N: 1 article (11/2016)
8. Walker, J: 1 article (11/2016)
9. Agarwal, Shashank: 1 article (01/2016)
10. Arya, Vijaypal: 1 article (01/2016)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Plummer-Vinson Syndrome:
1. IronIBA
2. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)FDA LinkGeneric
3. LyeIBA
4. CausticsIBA
5. Mitomycin (Mitomycin-C)FDA LinkGeneric
6. Pyridoxine (Pyridoxin)FDA LinkGeneric
7. GlucocorticoidsIBA
8. BariumIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Argon Plasma Coagulation
3. Intralesional Injections
4. Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass)
5. Gastrectomy