Anemia ferropénica crónica: síndrome de Plummer-Vinson (Paterson-Brown-Kelly) / Chronic Iron Deficiency Anemia: Plummer- Vinson (Paterson-Brown-Kelly) Syndrome. A Case Report

Resumen El síndrome de Plummer-Vinson (Paterson-Brown-Kelly) es una entidad rara, caracterizada por disfagia, formación de membranas esofágicas y anemia por deficiencia de hierro. Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 46 años con antecedentes clínicos de anemia ferropénica de larga evolución, que posteriormente presentó disfagia y odinofagia. Se encontró una membrana subcricoidea que fue rota exitosamente con el endoscopio. Los médicos de primer contacto deben estar familiarizados de los síntomas del síndrome de Plummer- Vinson, y tenerlos en cuenta a la hora de abordar un paciente con la tríada clásica. Como el síndrome es una condición pre- cancerosa con alto potencial maligno, el diagnóstico precoz y tratamiento oportuno es de suma importancia.

Abstract Plummer-Vinson syndrome (Paterson-Brown-Kelly) is a rare entity, characterized by dysphagia, esophageal web formation, and iron deficiency anemia. We present the case of a 46-year-old woman with a clinical history of iron deficiency anemia who subsequently presents dysphagia and odynophagia. A subcricoid web that was successfully broken with the endoscope was found. First contact doctors should be familiar with the symptoms of Plummer-Vinson syndrome, and take them into account, when addressing a patient with the classic triad. Since the syndrome is a precancerous condition with high malignant potential, early diagnosis and treatment is of utmost importance for better prognosis.

Acute kidney injury associated with intestinal infection by Cyclospora cayetanensis in a kidney transplant patient. A case report.

This study shows a clinical case report of a kidney transplant patient who traveled from Mexico to The Netherlands and ate green vegetables in an international food restaurant. After 5 days, he started having diarrhea, nausea, colic, and a physical feeling of malaise. The patient only received symptomatic treatment after showing the characteristic symptoms of traveler's diarrhea. When he returned to Mexico, the clinical picture worsened, and he was hospitalized. Clinical analyses indicated dehydration and acute kidney injury stage II. Coproparasitoscopic study showed the presence of Cyclospora cayetanensis. Parenteral solutions, gastric mucosal protector, ciprofloxacin, and a soft diet were administrated as treatment. The patient was discharged 72 h later with an improvement of the kidney function.