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Plummer-Vinson syndrome: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a condition that can occur in people with long-term (chronic) iron deficiency anemia. People with this condition have problems swallowing due to small, thin growths of tissue

Plummer-Vinson syndrome Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a condition that can occur in people with long-term (chronic) iron deficiency anemia . People with this condition have problems swallowing due to small, thin growths of tissue (webs) that partially block the upper food pipe (esophagus). Causes The cause of Plummer-Vinson syndrome is unknown. Genetic factors and a lack of certain nutrients (in particular iron deficiency anemia) may play a role. It is a rare disorder that can be linked to cancers of the esophagus and throat. It is more common in women. Symptoms Symptoms may include: Difficulty s

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