An unexpected diagnosis in a dyspnoeic patient with primary Sjogren syndrome.

BMJ Case Rep

Department of Cardiology, Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Published: January 2013

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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http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2012-007819DOI Listing

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