Term: Paterson-Kelly syndrome

Pronunciation: (PA-ter-sun-KEH-lee SIN-drome)

Description:

A disorder marked by anemia caused by iron deficiency, and a web-like growth of membranes in the throat that makes swallowing difficult. Having Paterson-Kelly syndrome may increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer. Also called Plummer-Vinson syndrome and sideropenic dysphagia.