Ciguatera neurotoxin poisoning mimicking burning mouth syndrome

• Autores: Gary M. Heir
• Localización: Quintessence International, ISSN-e 0033-6572, Vol. 36, Nº. 7, 2005, págs. 547-550
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Burning mouth syndrome is a condition in which the patient perceives a sensation of intraoral burning, typically of the anterior tongue. This article presents a case report of a patient presenting for orofacial pain evaluation in whom ciguatera neurotoxin poisoning is diagnosed. The clinician should be aware of neurotoxin poisoning as a possible cause of symptoms of burning mouth, especially among patients who have recently traveled to a tropical area. Recognition of this condition in this case highlights the need for a detailed and accurate patient history.