What’s Plummer-Vinson Syndrome?

Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a rare condition associated with iron deficiency anemia that causes difficulty swallowing due to esophageal nets. It is more common in women aged 40-80 and can increase the risk of throat or esophageal cancer. Iron supplements or esophageal dilation can treat the condition. Plummer-Vinson syndrome, or PVS, is a condition traditionally associated […]

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