Author/Authors :
Karthikeyan, Priyadarshini Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology - Faculty of Dentistry - AIMST University, Malaysia , Aswath, Nalini Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology - Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India , Kumaresan, Ramesh Academic Unit of Craniofacial Clinical Care - Faculty of Dentistry - AIMST University, Malaysia
Abstract :
Introduction. Plummer Vinson syndrome also known as Paterson Brown-Kelly syndrome is a syndrome associated with the triad of
symptoms comprising microcytic hypochromic anemia, oesophageal strictures, and dysphagia. PVS is commonly found in women
of middle age especially in the fourth and fifth decade of life and is rarely reported in males. Case Report. The authors report a
case of 43-year-old male patient who presented with the classic symptoms of Plummer Vinson syndrome. Conclusion. Dentists
have to be familiar with symptoms of PVS and a thorough clinical examination of the patient is necessary for early diagnosis and
treatment. As PVS is a precancerous condition with high malignant potential, early diagnosis is of utmost importance for better
prognosis. Clinical Significance. Mutual interaction of systemic and oral health has largely been underestimated by many patients in
the developing countries and hence this report includes a note on importance of adequate medical history taking and its relevance
to the dental health and treatment.
