FREQUENCY OF PLUMER-VERSION SYNDROME IN PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH DYSPHAGIA IN ENT DEPARTMENT NISHTAR HOSPITAL
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Keywords
Plummer-Vinson syndrome, dysphagia, iron deficiency anemia, esophageal webs.
Abstract
Introduction: The Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS) is an uncommon disorder characterized by iron deficiency anaemia, oesophagal webs and dysphagia, frequently found in Pakistan and other developing countries where nutritional deficiency may be the cause.
Objective: The frequency of Plummer-Vinson syndrome was to be measured in patients who presented with dysphagia to the ENT Department, Nishtar Hospital, Multan, Pakistan.
Materials and Method: The study was descriptive and cross-sectional, conducted from September 2018 to March 2019 in Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Patients with malignancy, neurogenic causes or foreign body-related dysphagia were excluded. The study was performed on 97 patients aged 15 to 45 years. Data collected were ENT history, physical examination, iron studies and barium swallow X-ray and were analyzed with SPSS 20.
Results: Of 97 patients, 10 (10.31%) were diagnosed with PVS. Mean age was 31.85 ± 7.93 years; 61.86% were male. No significant association was found with age, gender, or symptom duration (p>0.05).
Conclusion: PVS is a notable cause of dysphagia in Pakistan, requiring early diagnosis to reduce morbidity and cancer risk.
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Dr Sabin Sajida
Senior Registrar, Bakhtawar Amin Teaching Trust Hospital, Pakistan
Email: sabeensajida@yahoo.com
Dr Deepak Rai
Senior Registrar, Dow University of Health Science (Civil Hospital) Karachi, Pakistan
Email: dr_deepakrai@hotmail.com
Dr Afshan Qayum
Senior Registrar, Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
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Dr Mahreen Tahir
Senior Registrar, Bakhtawar Amin Teaching Trust Hospital, Email: drmahreen8@gmail .com
Dr Umera Iftikhar
Senior Registrar ENT, Mohi Ud Din Teaching Hospital Mirpur Azad Jamu Kashmir
Email: Dr.umeraiftikhar@gmail.com
Dr Sanaullah Bhatti
Assistant Professor, Bakhtawar Amin Teaching Trust Hospital, Pakistan
Email: sanaullahbhatti187@gmail.com