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Endoscopic views of esophageal web thin membranes of esophageal mucosa found either anterior, posterior or circumferential.
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There are various gastrointestinal manifestations, the main features of which are dysphagia and upper esophageal webs (Figure 1).
Summary of pathophysiology for Plummer-Vinson syndrome.
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Autoimmunity is also a consideration because the syndrome has at times been associated with conditions such as celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and thyroiditis (Figure 2).