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Plummer–Vinson syndrome

Plummer–Vinson is a rare disease characterized by , , atrophic , angular or , and upper webs. Treatment with iron supplementation and mechanical widening of the generally leads to positive outcomes.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·, , , , webs

Causes — why it happens

·Iron

How it's found

· evaluation, , blood tests (for iron )

Prevention

·Adequate iron intake, monitoring at-risk individuals

Treatment

·Iron supplementation, mechanical of the

Complications

· cancer, pharyngeal cancer

Outlook

·Generally good with treatment

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