Necrotizing sialometaplasia related to vomiting and silastic ring vertical gastroplasty

Quintessence Int. 2016 Feb;47(2):147-50. doi: 10.3290/j.qi.a34979.

Abstract

Necrotizing sialometaplasia (NS) is a self-limiting, ulcerated, benign process, affecting minor salivary glands most commonly in the palate. The comorbidity of eating disorders with NS is rare. We present a patient with bilateral NS who suffered from frequent episodes of vomiting. Review of the literature revealed a handful of such cases. The possible role of vomiting in the pathogenesis of NS is argued.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Gastroplasty*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Postoperative Complications / pathology
  • Sialometaplasia, Necrotizing / diagnosis*
  • Sialometaplasia, Necrotizing / pathology
  • Vomiting / complications