Analysis of 5 cases of coexistence of ankylosing spondylitis and Sjgren′s syndrome
- VernacularTitle:强直性脊柱炎合并干燥综合征五例分析
- Author:
Caihong WANG
;
Xiaofeng LI
;
Laiyuan WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Spondylitis,ankylosing;
Sjgren′s syndro
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology
2000;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) complicated with Sjgren′s syndrome (SS).Method Five patients were diagnosed and clinical features were analyzed.Results The 5 patients (5 AS/SS) had a mean age 46 8 years (range 33～63) at onset of the disease, 1 male and 4 females.The main clinical features of patients with both AS and SS were axial inflammatory back pain,sacroiliitis,dry eyes and/or dry mouth.HLA B27 in 3 patients and RF in 2 patients was positive.Conclusion The coexistence of AS and SS can be seen in clinical works.
