Paterson-Kelly syndrome

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006382",
  "term": "Paterson-Kelly syndrome",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "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.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Plummer-Vinson syndrome",
    "sideropenic dysphagia"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/paterson-kelly-syndrome/"
}