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Which of the following statements regarding Plummer Vinson syndrome is not true:

A
It is otherwise known as Patterson- Brownkelly disease
B
Iron deficiency anemia is probably the basic cause
C
It occurs excluvely in men
D
Achlorhydria is usually present
High-Yield Explanation
Ans: c (It occurs excluvely in men)Ref: Bailey & Love, 24th ed, p. 1024 & 23rd ed, p. 890

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