Bradbury-Eggleston syndrome - an unusual cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Med Glas (Zenica). 2014 Feb;11(1):243-5.

Abstract

The report presents a case of a 46-year-old male patient, previously treated because of dysphagia, pyrosis, vertigo while standing up and impotency. Manometric and pH-metric analysis showed presence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) caused by transient relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter (TRLES). Heart-rate variability showed decreased sympathetic function. Electromyoneurography showed a neurological lesion in muscles of upper extremities. The patient received midodrine and clonazepam which resolved this condition. These findings suggest that a neurological disorder can be a cause of GERD.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pure Autonomic Failure / complications*