All statement about Plummer Winson syndrome are true except
Plummer Winson syndrome Classical Features: Dyspahgia Iron Deficiency Anaemia Glossitis Angular Stomatitis Koilonychia Achlorhydria Atrophy of mucous membrane of a the alimentary canal. Predominantly affects females past 40 years Predisposes to development of carcinoma in - Tongue, Buccal mucosa, Pharynx, Esophagus and Stomach. (Ref: Textbook of diseases of ENT, PL Dhingra, 7th edition, pg no. 389)
Oral cavity & Oesophagus
Commonly leads to carcinoma in lower third of oesophagus
Common with iron deficiency
Common in females
Premalignant
Commonly leads to carcinoma in lower third of oesophagus