Esophageal squamous cell cancer in Plummer-Vinson syndrome: Is lichen planus a missing link?

This retrospective study analyzed the occurrence of esophageal squamous cell cancer (ESCC) in a cohort of patients with Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS) and mucosal lichen planus (LP). ESCC occurred in 6.2% cases of PVS, more than half of whom had associated oral LP. Mucosal LP and PVS together may inc...

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Published in:Journal of postgraduate medicine (Bombay) 2022-04, Vol.68 (2), p.98-99
Main Authors: Mohan, P, Munisamy, M, Senthamizh Selvan, K, Hamide, A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Research Letter
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Summary:This retrospective study analyzed the occurrence of esophageal squamous cell cancer (ESCC) in a cohort of patients with Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS) and mucosal lichen planus (LP). ESCC occurred in 6.2% cases of PVS, more than half of whom had associated oral LP. Mucosal LP and PVS together may increase the predisposition to ESCC.
ISSN:0022-3859
0972-2823
DOI:10.4103/jpgm.jpgm_375_21