Plummer Vinson syndrome is known as the association of post cricoids dysphasia, upper
oesophageal web, and iron deficiency anemia. Although correction of iron deficiency may result in resolution
of dysphagia and sometimes disappearance of the web, dilation therapy is usually necessary to remove
webs and relieve dysphagia. Plummer Vinson syndrome with recurrent post cricoid web. Patient had
undergone balloon dilatation for the web three years back and was symptom free for three years. The
patient presented this time with significant dysphagia, sideropenia, angular stomatitis and generalized
weakness.
Key words: post cricoids dysphasia,oesophageal web,dysphagia,Plummer Vinson syndrome,sideropenic dysphagia,malignant disease
at the mouth of the gullet”
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