Oral stigmatic lesions of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Rev Med Chil. 2012 Jul;140(7):915-8. doi: 10.4067/S0034-98872012000700014.

Abstract

Patients with gastroesophageal reflux may have extra-esophageal manifestations. We report a 46 years old ex-smoker woman presenting with a sensation of burning mouth, xerostomia and glossitis. The patient had a history of heartburn, dysphonia and cough. Mouth examination showed a bad hygiene and abundant accumulation of plaque. Esophageal pH measurement was abnormal. Laryngoscopy showed a posterior laryngeal inflammation and mucous secretion. With these data, a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux was reached.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atrophy
  • Esophageal pH Monitoring
  • Female
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / complications*
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / pathology
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology*
  • Tooth Erosion / etiology
  • Tooth Erosion / pathology*