The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 34

The results of a barium esophagram reveal esophageal webbing in a woman with long-standing iron deficiency anemia. Her diagnosis is: A. Barretts esophagus. B. achalasia. C. Plummer-Vinson syndrome. D. Dresslers syndrome. E. Ogilvies syndrome. Answer: C,Plummer-Vinson syndrome. Plummer-Vinson is something to know for those who want a 100% on the exam. There is no need to memorize this. More importantly, webbing in the distal esophagus with no other symptoms but dysphagia would be a Shatzki's ring (much more common). Barrett's causes GERD symptoms and dysplasia of the esophageal mucosa. Achalasia is a primary neurologic problem of the esophagus causing dysphagia. Help Support The Physician Assistant Life for FREE! This is provided as an opportunity for anyone who appreciates this email series to help support it painlessly. If you are going to be purchasing anything from Amazon.com (books, school supplies, etc.) simply start your next Amazon.com purchase byclicking here... it's a free way for you to help support the cause! Justclick over to Amazon. Then, when you make your purchase, Amazon will send a portion of the proceeds to The Physician Assistant Life. The money goes toward paying for one-time and ongoing costs (like equipment, hosting, backup services, etc.). Thank you for supporting the site and keeping this content free! If you are studying for the PANCE or the PANRE I recommend theseReview Books. The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 34 The results of a barium esophagram reveal esophageal webbing in a woman with long-standing iron deficiency anemia. Her diagnosis is: Barrett's esophagus achalasia Plummer-Vinson syndrome Dressler's syndrome Ogilvie's syndrome Answer: C Plummer-Vinson syndrome Plummer-Vinson is something to know for those who want a 100% on the exam. There is no need to memorize this. More importantly, webbing in the distal esophagus with no other symptoms but dysphagia would be aSchatzki'sring (much more common). Barrett's causes GERD symptoms and dysplasia of the esophageal mucosa. Achalasia is a primary neurologic problem of the esophagus causing dysphagia. Know Your NCCPA Content Blueprint Diseases of theesophagus arecovered in theNCCPA ContentBlueprint GI and Nutrition (10%) Reviewthe PANCE/PANRE diseases of the esophagus which covers esophagitis, motility disorders, Mallory Weiss tears, esophageal neoplasms, esophageal strictures and esophageal varicesatSmarty PANCE Diseases of the Esophagus (PEARLS) Note: * This is part of the Daily PANCE and PANRE in your inbox email series: 60 days of PANCE and PANRE Questions and Answers delivered directly to your inbox. It is a great and fun way to learn! If you haven't already, you can sign up for FREE by clicking Here. Help support The PA Life for FREE! This is provided as an opportunity for anyone who appreciates this email series to help support it painlessly. If you are going to be purchasing anything from Amazon.com (books, school supplies, etc.) simply start your next Amazon.com purchase by clicking here... it's a free way for you to help support the cause! Just click over to Amazon.com then, when you make your purchase, Amazon will send a portion of the proceeds to The Physician Assistant Life. The money goes toward paying for one-time and ongoing costs (like equipment, hosting, backup services, etc.). Thank you for supporting the site and keeping this content free! If you are studying for the PANCE or the PANRE I recommend thesereview books