Understanding the Link: Does Iron Deficiency Cause Plummer-Vinson Syndrome?
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While exceedingly rare today, historical data confirms a strong association between severe, chronic iron deficiency and the development of Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS). This condition, also known as Paterson-Kelly or sideropenic dysphagia, is a classic medical triad linked to nutritional deficits.
