40 year old with koilonychia, iron deficiency and dysphagia, Diagnosis is
Correct Answer: Plummer Vinson syndrome
Description: Plummer Winson syndrome Classical Features: Dysphagia Iron Deficiency Anaemia Glossitis Angular Stomatitis Koilonychia Achlorhydria Atrophy of mucous membrane of the alimentary canal Predominantly affects females past 40 years Predisposes to development of carcinoma in - Tongue, Buccal mucosa, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach. (Ref: Textbook of diseases of ENT, PL Dhingra, 7th edition, pg no. 388)
Category:
ENT
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now