Oral stigmatic lesions of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) | [Lesiones en la cavidad bucal en refl ujo gastroesofágico. Informe de un caso]

"Patiets with gastroesophageal reflux may have extra-esophageal manifestations.. We report a 46 years hold ex-smoker woman presenting with a sensation of burning mouth, xerostomia and glossitis. The patient had a history of heatburn, dysphonia, and cough. Mouth examination showed a bad hygiene and abundant accumulation of plaque. esophageal pH measurement was abnormal. laryngoscopy showed a posterior laringeal inflammation and mucous secretion. With these data, a dignosis of gastroesophageal reflux was reached."