Plummer-Vinson Syndrome Presenting With Aspiration Pneumonia: A Case Report

Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS) is a rare condition characterised by the triad of iron deficiency anaemia, dysphagia, and oesophageal webs. While dysphagia is a recognised feature, complications such as aspiration are infrequently reported. We describe a 60-year-old woman with a history of Crohn’s disease who presented with aspiration pneumonia in the context of previously undiagnosed PVS. This case demonstrates aspiration pneumonia as a potential and under-recognised complication of proximal oesophageal webs and highlights the importance of early investigation of dysphagia in patients with iron deficiency.