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Informative Article | Medicine | India | Volume 12 Issue 4, April 2023 | Rating: 4.8 / 10
A Case Report of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Secondary Sjogren's Syndrome
Dr. A Harischandra Prasad | Dr. Shubham Sabne [2] | Dr. Ravindra Varma | Dr. Jagruti Palav | Dr. Rajarathinum Raja | Dr. Sachin Bangar [2] | Dr. Sandeep Holkar | Dr. A Harischandra Prasad
Abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which organs and cells undergo damage initially mediated by tissue-binding auto antibodies and immune complexes. Most of the patients are women of childbearing age. SLE is 5.5-6.5 times more prevalent in women than men Sjogren's is also an Autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of exocrine glands resulting in Xerostomia, Dry eyes and profound B cell hyperactivity. Females are more affected than males in this condition with a ratio (Female: Male) of 10-20: 1. With advancement in diagnostic modalities there has been a drastic change in understanding the disease pathology and to find treatment for better outcome for the patients.
Keywords: SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome pericardial effusion, Anti nuclearantibodies, schirmer's test, pericardiocentesis
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 4, April 2023,
Pages: 184 - 187