Sjögren’s and Rare Skin Disorder Found in Chinese Woman, 69

A 69-year-old woman in China was diagnosed with not one but two rare autoimmune diseases, according to researchers, who reported the case of Sjögren’s syndrome occurring alongside the skin disorder Lichen sclerosus as a reference for clinicians. “Given the rarity of such cases, we report this case to provide…

Pancreatic Cancer in Primary Sjögren’s Patient Supports Broader Monitoring

A rare case of pancreatic cancer was reported in a 59-year-old woman two years after she was diagnosed with primary Sjögren’s syndrome. While primary Sjögren’s has been extensively linked to a higher risk of blood cancers, fewer studies have described a potential link with solid cancers. This case supports the importance of…

Rituximab Safe, Effective in Case of Sjogren’s-related ILD

Rituximab safely and effectively treated sudden interstitial lung disease (ILD) in a 49-year-old man with undiagnosed primary Sjögren’s syndrome, a case study shows. This case adds to a growing number of reports and case series showing that rituximab lessens lung involvement in Sjögren’s patients, further supporting the usefulness…

Sjogren’s Should Be Considered in Diagnosing Adolescents with New Psychiatric Symptoms, Report Suggests

Doctors should consider a diagnosis of primary Sjogren’s syndrome when faced with adolescent patients who show psychotic symptoms such as suicidal thoughts, auditory hallucinations, and paranoia, according to a case series. Titled “Adolescent Sjogren’s syndrome presenting as psychosis: a case series,” the report…