One of the following syndrome is characterized by an esophageal web with resulting dysphagia, atrophic changes in the mucous membranes of the mouth and a hypochromic microcytic anemia_____________?
Correct answer: B. Plummer-vinson
- A. Marfan's syndrome
- B. Plummer-vinson
- C. Meckels syndrome
- D. sjogren's syndrome
Explanation
Plummer-Vinson syndrome combines iron-deficiency hypochromic microcytic anaemia, dysphagia from an oesophageal web and atrophic mucosal changes. It is also associated with increased risk of upper aerodigestive tract squamous carcinoma.
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