Manifestation of B<sub>12</sub> deficiency in the oral cavity
A clinical case of pathological state of oral cavity caused by B<sub>12</sub> 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.