Plummer-Vinson Syndrome

**Definition:** A syndrome of DYSPHAGIA with IRON-DEFICIENCY ANEMIA that is due to congenital anomalies in the ESOPHAGUS (such as cervical esophageal webs). It is known as Patterson-Kelly syndrome in the United Kingdom.

**Tree numbers:** - C06.405.117.119.500.742

**Synonyms:** - Syndrome, Plummer-Vinson - Kelly's Syndrome - Patterson's Syndrome - Patterson-Brown-Kelly Syndrome - Patterson-Kelly Syndrome