Synonym(s)
Arndt sign; Glossitis Huntersche; Hunter's Glossitis; Möller-Hunter Glossitis
HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.
Möller, 1851; Hunter, 1909
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Atrophic inflammation of the mucous membrane of the tongue with loss of the papillae.
You might also be interested in
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Burning of the tongue; spices and hard food in particular are poorly tolerated. An atrophic, bright red, mirror-smooth tongue surface (lack of coating on the tongue) with reduction of the papillae is conspicuous. The fungiform papillae of the tongue often appear swollen, blister-like. Appearance of lightning-like, white anemia areas (Arndt's sign) when the tongue is stuck out.
LaboratoryThis section has been translated automatically.
Hyperchromic macrocytic anaemia; serum vitamin B12 decreased; serum iron decreased.
Parietal cell antibodies and antibodies against "intrinsic factor" are detectable in some patients.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Atrophy of the lingual papillae.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Treatment of the underlying disease. Mouth rinses with camomile extracts (e.g. Kamillosan solution), avoid spicy foods, drinks and nicotine.
Recommended articles
Incoming links (10)
Arndt sign; Diphyllobothriasis; Folic acid deficiency; Glossary; Glossitis atrophicans; Glossitis, huntersche; Hunter's glossitis; Macroglossia; Möller-hunter glossitis; Paint tongue;Disclaimer
Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer