A Case of Acute Respiratory Muscle Weakness Complicated by Sjogren Syndrome.
- Author:
Hyo Suk NAM
1
;
Bum Chun SUH
;
Jeong Hee CHO
;
Yeon Kyung JUNG
;
Seung Min KIM
;
Il Nam SUNWOO
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sjogren syndrome;
Respiratory paralysis;
Myopathies
- MeSH:
Autoimmune Diseases;
Biopsy;
Exocrine Glands;
Humans;
Mouth;
Muscular Diseases;
Respiratory Insufficiency;
Respiratory Muscles*;
Respiratory Paralysis;
Sjogren's Syndrome*
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2007;25(2):240-243
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Sjogren syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of exocrine glands resulting in dry mouth and eyes. Approximately one-third of patients present with systemic manifestations, but respiratory muscle involvements have been rarely reported. We report a case of acute respiratory failure complicated by primary Sjogren syndrome. Muscle biopsy revealed perivascular lymphocytic infiltrations. Corticosteroid therapy improved respiratory muscle weakness. Sjogren syndrome should be considered as one of the underlying diseases causing acute respiratory failure.
