Primary Sjogrens Syndrome in a Child
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چکیده
Sjögren syndrome is uncommon in children and occurs most often in association with autoimmune diseases (secondary Sjögren syndrome). We describe the clinical and biological features of a 7-year-old girl with primary Sjögren syndrome revealed by recurrent parotiditis. CASE REPORT A 7-year-old girl was referred for investigation of multiple episodes of parotid swelling since age 4 years, without systemic symptoms. The examination was unremarkable except for enlarged and painless parotid glands. Laboratory investigations and labial salivary gland biopsy revealed Sjögren syndrome without associated disease. Hydroxychloroquine was prescribed with clinical improvement. CONCLUSION Recurrent parotiditis in children is an uncommon condition. The onset of parotid swelling at 5 years or over deserves screening for disimmune disorders, sarcoidosis, or Sjögren syndrome. Diagnosis of Sjögren syndrome is based on diagnostic criteria.
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A rare presentation of primary Sjogren's syndrome.
Neurological manifestations are common in primary Sjogrens syndrome (SS). Neurological involvement in Sjogrens Syndrome may be manifested in the central nervous system (CNS) and/or peripheral nervous system (PNS). Motor Neuron disease (MND) is very rare in Sjogrens syndrome. Treatment is steroids.
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