Oral stigmatic lesions of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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 infl ammation and mucous secretion. With these data, a diagnosis of gastroesophageal refl ux was reached.