The pathogenesis of Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS) remains speculative, and the existence of the syndrome has been challenged. The prevalent iron deficiency theory remains controversial. Older reports have implicated iron deficiency in the pathogenesis of esophageal webs and dysphagia in predisposed individuals.
August 3-5, 2017 - Experience small-town America for free at the Vinland Fair! The fair is a yearly tradition in small-town Vinland, Kansas, this year from August 3-5.
Reba, Band Perry locked in for 2015 MV Fair. The Band Perry, shown here performing at the 2012 Mississippi Valley Fair, returns to the grandstand Saturday, Aug. 8. She's no stranger to the Quad-Cities, having appeared at the iWireless Center and its predecessor eight times in the past 20 years. But when Reba McEntire returns to the area Wednesday, Aug. 5, she'll be headlining at the grandstand of the Mississippi Valley Fair in Davenport.