An unexpected diagnosis in a dyspnoeic patient with primary Sjogren syndrome
We describe a case of a 50-year-old lady with newly diagnosed primary Sjogren syndrome who presented with severe pulmonary artery hypertension and pericardial effusion. She was managed by immunosuppressive agents and a combination of standard therapy for pulmonary hypertension. Our patient had a cli...
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Veröffentlicht in: | BMJ case reports 2013-01, Vol.2013, p.bcr2012007819 |
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Zusammenfassung: | We describe a case of a 50-year-old lady with newly diagnosed primary Sjogren syndrome who presented with severe pulmonary artery hypertension and pericardial effusion. She was managed by immunosuppressive agents and a combination of standard therapy for pulmonary hypertension. Our patient had a clinically significant involvement of cardio-pulmonary system that is atypical of this disease. Prompt recognition and management of this condition are extremely crucial as untreated cases carry a grave prognosis. However, the ideal treatment strategy is yet to be defined for this condition. |
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ISSN: | 1757-790X 1757-790X |
DOI: | 10.1136/bcr-2012-007819 |