A Rare Case of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Secondary to Primary Sjögren's Syndrome in an Older Woman
Language English Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Case Reports, Journal Article
PubMed
39171550
DOI
10.14712/23362936.2024.21
PII: pmr_2024125030232
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- Keywords
- Aging, Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, Primary Sjögren’s syndrome,
- MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Neuromyelitis Optica * diagnosis complications etiology MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Sjogren's Syndrome * complications diagnosis MeSH
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca etiology diagnosis MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Case Reports MeSH
Primary Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that is characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of salivary and lacrimal glands. The extra-glandular manifestations might be arthritis, myalgia, glomerulonephritis, skin rashes, and neurologic involvement. One of the uncommon neurologic manifestations is neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). In the present case, an older woman is reported that was diagnosed with NMOSD secondary to keratoconjunctivitis sicca, which is rare in geriatric practice.
Department of Geriatric Medicine Faculty of Medicine Balikesir University Balikesir Turkey
Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine Balikesir University Balikesir Turkey
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