Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Sjogren's syndrome and orbital lymphoma.
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A 69 year old Chinese housewife presented with periorbital puffiness, and dry eyes and mouth. Subsequent investigations confirmed the presence of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Sjogren's syndrome and orbital lymphoma. This unusual combination is discussed with reference to previous publications.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 70 824 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994