Plummer-Vinson syndrome x ray

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akshun Kalia M.B.B.S.[2]

Overview

An x-ray (barium esophagogram) is the best initial imaging study in a patient suspected with Plummer-Vinson syndrome. Findings on an x-ray (barium esophagogram) suggestive of esophageal web/strictures associated with Plummer-Vinson syndrome appear as either thin projections on the anterior esophageal wall or multiple upper (cervical) esophageal constrictions consistent with esophageal webs.

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• An x-ray is the best initial test and can be helpful in the diagnosis of Plummer-Vinson syndrome.
• A barium esophagogram helps in determining the calibre of esophageal lumen.
• Findings on an x-ray (barium esophagogram) suggestive of esophageal web/strictures associated with Plummer-Vinson syndrome appear as either:
  • Thin projections on the anterior esophageal wall.
  • Multiple upper (cervical) esophageal constrictions consistent with esophageal webs.

Barium esophagogram (Source: Case courtesy of Dr Hani Salam, <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/">Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/cases/14029">rID: 14029</a>)