Plummer-Vinson syndrome diagnostic criteria

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

Overview

The diagnosis of Plummer-Vinson syndrome is made in the presence of iron-deficiency anemia with esophageal webs, dysphagia and glossitis .

Diagnostic Criteria

The diagnosis of Plummer-Vinson syndrome is made in the presence of iron-deficiency anemia and the following conditions:

• Esophageal webs (on barium esophagogram or videofluoroscopy)
• Dysphagia
• Glossitis