scholarly journals Safety and Effectiveness of Endoscopic Savary-Gillaard Bougies Dilation in Moroccan Plummer-Vinson Syndrome Patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Mouna Salihoun ◽  
Nawal Kabbaj ◽  
Ferdaous Raissouni ◽  
Zakia Chaoui ◽  
Acharki Mohamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Endoscopic Dilation ◽  
Plummer Vinson Syndrome

The authors aimed to better define the clinical, biological, radiological, endoscopic, and evolutionary characteristics of patients presenting with Plummer-Vinson syndrome after endoscopic dilation and medical treatment in this study. There were 41 cases of Plummer-Vinson syndrome listed. All these patients presented dysphagia associated to anemia, and all have benefited endoscopic dilation and iron supplementation with a good clinical and biological course in 100% of cases. The Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a rare entity. The treatment, based essentially on endoscopic dilations, is effective and safe.

scholarly journals A Child with Severe Malaria Presenting with Acute Surgical Abdomen (Duodenal Perforation)

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Tika Ram Bhandari ◽  
Sudha Shahi ◽  
Rajesh Poudel ◽  
Nagendra Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Plasmodium Falciparum ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Severe Malaria ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Antimalarial Drugs ◽  
Duodenal Perforation ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Complicated Malaria

Plasmodium falciparum, the commonest cause of severe malaria in children, is an important cause of mortality in developing nations like Nepal. Duodenal perforation in a case of complicated malaria, although a rare entity, can occur in children. Early diagnosis, proper medical treatment, and early surgical repair can be a lifesaving measure in such cases. Here, we report a case of a 5-year-old male child withfalciparummalaria complicated by a duodenal perforation that was successively managed with appropriate antimalarial drugs and early surgical repair.

scholarly journals MELIOIDOSIS PRESENTING AS PAROTID ABSCESS IN AN ADULT - A CASE REPORT

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jagadeesh Chandrasekaran ◽  
Mathi Manoj Kumar Ravichandran ◽  
Shobana Paulraj ◽  
Venkatakarthikeyan Chokkalingam
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Burkholderia Pseudomallei ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Splenic Abscess ◽  
Tropical Disease ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Negative Bacterium ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Neurological Infections

Burkholderia pseudomallei, a facultative intracellular Gram-negative bacterium casuses melioidosis, a tropical disease which is more commonly reported these days. Melioidosis can present as visceral abscess, pneumonia, localized ulcers, musculoskeletal and neurological infections, even as full blown sepsis. Melioidosis presenting as parotid abscess is commonly reported among pediatric population, however in adults it is a rare entity with only very few cases being reported. There are very limited studies that have described melioidosis with abscess in unusual sites apart from liver and splenic abscess. Here we present a case of a diabetic male with left sided parotid abscess and on microbiological evaluation found to have melioidosis which was successfully treated with combined surgical and medical treatment.

scholarly journals Plummer–Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Entity–Triad with Malignant Potential

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 157-160
Author(s):  
Asish Rajasekharan ◽  
◽  
Sherin Ann Thomas ◽  
Anita Balan ◽  
Vinimol Chandini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Malignant Potential ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Plummer Vinson Syndrome

Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: Epidemiological Characteristics and Endoscopic Dilation Outcomes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Bradai ◽  
M Mahmoudi ◽  
A Khsiba ◽  
M Medhioub ◽  
A Ben Mohamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoscopic Dilation ◽  
Plummer Vinson Syndrome ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics

scholarly journals Plummer-Vinson Syndrome as an Unusual Cause of Dysphagia and Iron Deficiency Anemia in a 6-year-old Boy

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-58
Author(s):  
Bittmann Stefan ◽  
◽  
Luchter Elisabeth ◽  
Moschüring-Alieva Elena ◽  
Villalon Gloria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Balloon Dilatation ◽  
Esophageal Stenosis ◽  
Upper Esophageal Sphincter ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Iron Substitution ◽  
Plummer Vinson Syndrome ◽  
Esophageal Sphincter

We report the case of a 6-year-old boy with dysphagia and iron deficiency anemia with an Hb of 5.6 g/dl leading the diagnosis of Plummer-Vinson syndrome. An esophageal stenosis of 4 mm diameter near the upper esophageal sphincter was found. Balloon dilatation and iron substitution cured the problem. Pediatricians should keep in mind that the rare entity of Plummer-Vinson syndrome in unclear cases of dysphagia.

scholarly journals Case report on Plummer Vinson syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 2334
Author(s):  
Chanukya Vanam ◽  
Durga Prasad Thammisetty
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
General Medicine ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Systemic Effects ◽  
Plummer Vinson Syndrome ◽  
History Of ◽  
Male Patients

Plummer Vinson syndrome or Paterson-Brown-Kelly syndrome is a rare disorder is characterized by a triad of iron deficiency anemia, post-cricoid dysphagia and upper oesophageal web. This is a condition that is hypothesized to occur in people with long-term iron-deficiency anemia. It is more prevalent in females than in male patients. This disorder is characterized by iron deficiency anemia, post-cricoid dysphagia and oesophageal webs, symptoms typically progress over a period of six months and often include other systemic effects such as angular cheilitis, glossitis, and spooning of the fingernails. Here we report a case of 38 years female admitted in general medicine female with complaints of breathlessness and tightness of chest relieving after vomiting and had history of anemia, dysphagia insidious in onset and dysphagia associated with solid food over a year on examination patient was found to be gross pallor, angular cheilitis, spoon-shaped nails of fingers and toes. The lab findings were hemoglobin of 7.8 g/dl, serum ferritin levels 7.23 ng/ml, vitamin B12 175.2 pg/ml and upper oesophageal endoscopy revealed oesophageal web in the post-cricoid region. Treatment of Plummer Vinson syndrome includes iron supplementation followed by endotracheal dilation if necessary.

scholarly journals Plummer Vinson syndrome in children: case series

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 265
Author(s):  
Chidambaram Sethuraman ◽  
Sumathi Bavanandam ◽  
Nirmala Dheivamani ◽  
Bhaskar Raju B.
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Successful Management ◽  
Early Referral ◽  
Care Institute ◽  
Plummer Vinson Syndrome ◽  
Classical Triad

Plummer Vinson syndrome (PVS) is a rare entity in children and classically presents with a triad of anemia, dysphagia and post cricoid web. We report four paediatric cases of PVS reported in a tertiary care institute in Chennai, India over a period of 6 years. All children were above 5 years of age with M:F of 1:3. Mean duration of symptomatology was 13.5 months. Mean age at the diagnosis was 9.3 years. Classical triad of PVS was seen in all of our children who responded well to endotherapy without any recurrence. Though rare in children case series of PVS are highlighted to stress the importance of evaluation, when children present with dysphagia and anemia and the necessity of early referral to paediatric GI centre for successful management. 

scholarly journals Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: A Time for Redefinition and New Perspectives

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 408-414
Author(s):  
J. Daniel Herlihy ◽  
Vismay Badhiwala ◽  
Osvaldo Padilla ◽  
Jesus Diaz ◽  
Richard McCallum
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Absorption ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Esophageal Web ◽  
Classic Triad ◽  
Plummer Vinson Syndrome ◽  
Autoimmune Conditions ◽  
New Perspective

Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS) is defined by the classic triad of dysphagia, esophageal web, and iron deficiency. It is a rare entity that remains poorly understood, and we describe our experience in diagnosing and management. Treatment for patients with PVS begins with aggressive dilation of the esophageal web (stricture), which has specific histopathology findings, thus helping to restore nutrition and facilitate iron absorption while also identifying other possible etiologies of iron deficiency, specifically underlying autoimmune conditions. We have reviewed the literature to place our experience in perspective and conclude that PVS now warrants a re-definition and a new perspective, which we discuss in this article.

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

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (06) ◽  
pp. 109-112
Author(s):  
Ngalessami-Mouakosso Marlyse ◽  
Itoua-Ngaporo Ngala Akoa ◽  
Ahoui-Apendi Clausina ◽  
Mongo-Onkouo Arnaud ◽  
Mimiesse-Monamou Jile Florient ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Plummer Vinson Syndrome ◽  
Sub Saharan

scholarly journals Nail: a window to systemic disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 424
Author(s):  
Anusha Gogula ◽  
M. Pooja ◽  
P. Karunakar ◽  
Chinmai Yerram
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Systemic Disease ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Syndrome Patient ◽  
Endoscopic Evaluation ◽  
Plummer Vinson Syndrome ◽  
Associated Symptoms

<p class="abstract">Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a rare clinical entity characterized by the triad of iron deficiency anemia, esophageal webs and dysphagia. The condition may manifest with the features like chelitis, glossitis, atropy of papilla over tongue, koilonychia indicating the underlying iron deficiency anemia and vitamin deficiency. We report a case of Plummer-Vinson syndrome presenting with koilonychia and chelitis. Clinical, laboratory and endoscopic evaluation of the patient revealed diagnosis of Plummer-Vinson syndrome. Patient was advised iron supplementation which significantly improved patient’s hemoglobin levels and with that the associated symptoms.</p>

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