저자틀은 53세 여자로써 연하곤란, 철 결핍성 빈혈, 구각순증, 설염, 스푼형 조갑과 경부식도 막양구조를 특징으로 하고, 내시경적 풍선확장술에 의한 막양구조의 제거와 경구 철제 투여 후 현저한 증상의 호전을 보인 전형적인 Plummer-Vinson 증후군 환자를 경험하였다. 병력상 연하곤란이 나타나기 전부터 빈혈이 발견되었고, 철제 투여 후 피부와 점막의 병변도 호전된 점등을 고려해 볼 때 철 결핍이 본 질환의 발생에 중요한 역할을 한 것으로 추측할 수 있었다.
Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a clinical entity characterized by dysphagia, iron deficiency anemia, cheilosis, glossitis, and cervical esophageal web, especially in middle aged women. Recently, the authors experienced a case of Plummer-Vinson syndrome. A 53-year-old female was admitted due to intermittent solid food dysphagia for 18 months. She had a 2 years history of iron deficiency anemia. On admission glossitis, fissures at the angle of the mouth, spoon nails, and iron deficiency anemia were noted. Esophagogram and esophagoscopic examination revealed thin walled concentric web at upper esophagus. Esophageal web was succefully teared by endoscopic balloon dilatation with subseguant improvement of dysphagia. Skin manifestations as well as anemia were markedly improved after oral iron replacement therapy.
