Pernicious anemia with associated glossodynia.
Glossitis and glossodynia are commonly seen by the dental practitioner. The awareness that these symptoms in conjunction with other oral signs indicate pernicious anemia is important for the clinician. Correct diagnosis can be made, and neurological complications avoided. Two case reports are presented and typical oral and systemic features of pernicious anemia are discussed.
Schmitt
R J
RJ
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN.
Sheridan
P J
PJ
Rogers
R S
RS
D000328:Adult; D000752:Anemia, Pernicious / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005926:Glossalgia / Q000209:etiology*; D005928:Glossitis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged