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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