Manifestation of B<sub>12</sub> deficiency in the oral cavity
A clinical case of pathological state of oral cavity caused by B12 deficiency is presented. The patient (25 y.o.) was diagnosed with atrophy of the oral mucosa (Hunter glossitis), hyperchromic microcytic anemia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and atrophic antral gastritis. A course of injections of cyanocobalamin was prescribed. At the control examination after three months, laboratory and clinical symptoms of disease relapse were not detected.