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Oral Health Case Reports

ISSN: 2471-8726

Open Access

Jayasooriya PR

Department of Pathology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Publications
  • Case Report   
    Coexistence of Multiple Autoimmune Diseases in a Patient with Secondary Sjögren’s Syndrome - A Case Report and its Review of Literature
    Author(s): Jayasooriya PR

    Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease that is characterized by xerostomia, xerophthalmia and dysfunction of other exocrine glands of the body. This can often be associated with other connective tissue disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic lupus erythematosus that also show properties of autoimmunity and chronicity. This case report discusses the case of a 49 year old lady, already diagnosed with autoimmune haemolytic anaemia and seronegative rheumatoid arthritis who presented with a right side submandibular swelling of three weeks duration and an additional complaint of dry mouth. Sialometry, serological investigations and Labial gland biopsy were conclusive of Sjögren’s syndrome. Subsequently, the patient was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. This case report brings to light the clinical coexistence o.. Read More»

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