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"OESOPHAGEAL WEB"

Seen near cricopharyngeus and arises at right angles from the anterior oesophageal wall.  Plummer-Vinson syndrome is characterised by oesop...

  • Seen near cricopharyngeus and arises at right angles from the anterior oesophageal wall. 
  • Plummer-Vinson syndrome is characterised by oesophageal webs, iron-deficiency anaemia, stomatitis, glossitis, dysphagia, thyroid disorders and spoon-shaped nails
  • Temporary symptom relief can be achieved with balloon angioplasty.
BARIUM SWALLOW
•  Small, shelf-like filling defect arising from the anterior oesophageal wall