TITLE:
Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Entity in Sub-Saharan Africa
AUTHORS:
Ngalessami-Mouakosso Marlyse, Itoua-Ngaporo Ngala Akoa, Ahoui-Apendi Clausina, Mongo-Onkouo Arnaud, Mimiesse-Monamou Jile Florient, Rody Stéphane Ngami, Deby-Gassaye, Atipo Ibara Blaise Irénée, Ibara Jean-Rosaire
KEYWORDS:
Plummer Vinson, Dysphagia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Oesophagealring, Africa
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Gastroenterology,
Vol.9 No.6,
June
27,
2019
ABSTRACT: 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.