Publications by authors named "Zeina Makhlouf"

Introduction And Importance: Sjögren's Syndrome is a systemic immune disorder, manifested in dry eyes and mouth. Primary Sjögren's syndrome without ocular manifestation is seldom mentioned in the literature.

Case Presentation: The authors report a case of a 48-year-old female who complained of dryness of mouth and dysphagia for 6 months.

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Introduction And Importance: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) predominantly affects young women and is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis. Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) may complicate the clinical picture, often leading to recurrent arteriovenous thrombosis. This case report underscores the significance of two unique aspects: the rare occurrence of an atrial thrombus and the presence of antinuclear antibody (ANA)-negative SLE.

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