Understanding Sjogren's syndrome through the neurologist's eye

Abstract

Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by mononuclear cell infiltration and destruction of the lacrimal and salivary glands, which causes dryness of the eyes and mouth. It has a wide clinical spectrum. It can manifest as focal lesions, including focal or motor deficits, stroke, or cerebellar syndromes. Central nervous system involvement should be kept in mind in patients with SS, as it may have serious consequences. Herein, we report a 60-year-old female patient who was misdiagnosed with cerebrovascular disease in the emergency department.

Keywords

• Sjögren’s syndrome
• Autoimmune disorder
• Stroke

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