Author(s): LI Wan, GAO Ting-ting, ZHANG Lu-ning, WU Yi-hong, ZHENG Zhi-chao, ZHAO Yan, Department of Rheumatology, Shenyang Medical College affiliated Fengtian Hospital, Department of Stomach Surgery, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Clinical Oncology College of Dalian Medical University
Pages: 5562-5564
Year: 2014 Issue:  28
Journal: Biomagnetism
Keyword:  Primary Sjgren syndrome; Central nervous system;
Abstract: Objective: To better understand the clinical features and treatment of primary Sjgren Syndrome with central nervous system disorder. Methods: Report a case of central nervous system involvement as the first manifestation of primary Sjgren Syndrome and reviewed the related literature. Results: This patient with spinal cord lesions as the first symptoms, with long-term dry mouth, dry eyes and the examination and laboratory diagnosis of primary Sjgren Syndrome clear. Conclusion: The primary Sjgren Syndrome can exist in damage to the central nervous system, especially the spinal cord lesions. We should pay attention to the imaging and cerebrospinal fluid examination and identify with the connective tissue disease such as systemic lupus eythematosus.