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Area of Science:

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Background:

  • Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune condition affecting the stomach lining, leading to vitamin B12 deficiency.
  • Mucous membrane lesions are an uncommon presentation of pernicious anemia.

Observation:

  • A 64-year-old man presented with a 19-year history of painful buccal, genital, and ocular mucosal ulcerations and peripheral neuropathy.
  • Diagnosis of pernicious anemia was established after a prolonged period of recurrent symptoms.

Findings:

  • Cobalamin supplementation improved mucosal lesions and anemia but relapsed upon treatment cessation.
  • This case is unique due to the extensive mucosal involvement, including previously unreported ocular lesions, revealing pernicious anemia.

Implications:

  • Highlights the diagnostic challenge of pernicious anemia presenting with atypical mucosal symptoms.
  • Suggests the need for increased awareness of pernicious anemia in differential diagnoses for complex mucosal disorders.
  • Emphasizes the critical role of long-term cobalamin therapy in managing pernicious anemia-related manifestations.