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Síndrome de Sjõgren / Sjõgren's syndrome
González Céspedes, Osvaldo; Santos Fabré, Elugerio; Núñez Pupo, Noidis.
  • González Céspedes, Osvaldo; Policlínico de Baraguá. Santiago de Cuba. CU
  • Santos Fabré, Elugerio; Policlínico de Baraguá. Santiago de Cuba. CU
  • Núñez Pupo, Noidis; Filial Universitaria Néstor López. Santiago de Cuba. CU
Medisan ; 15(12)dic. 2011.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-616431
RESUMEN
Se expone el caso clínico de una paciente de 50 años de edad, que presentó síntomas sistémicos muy variables queratoconjuntivitis seca, caída de la cola de la ceja, ambivalencia afectiva, hipotermia e intolerancia al frío, así como sequedad de las mucosas oculares, la boca (aun durante las comidas) y la piel, además de polimialgias y poliartralgias, por lo cual ingresó en el Hospital Municipal Ezequiel Miranda, perteneciente al municipio de Julio Antonio Mella (Santiago de Cuba). Los resultados de los exámenes complementarios condujeron al diagnóstico del síndrome de Sjõgren y se aplicó tratamiento con esteroides e inmunosupresores. La paciente mejoró y egresó de la institución hospitalaria, con la indicación de seguimiento ambulatorio especializado.
ABSTRACT
The case of a 50 year-old patient is reported with highly variable systemic symptoms keratoconjunctivitis sicca, drop of the eyebrow tail, emotional ambivalence, hypothermia and cold intolerance, as well as dryness of ocular mucosa, mouth (even during meals) and skin, polymyialgia and polyarthralgia, reason why she was admitted to Ezequiel Miranda Municipal Hospital, belonging to Julio Antonio Mella municipality (Santiago de Cuba). The complementary test results led to the diagnosis of the Sjõgren's syndrome and treatment was based on steroids and immunosuppressants. The patient improved and was discharged from the hospital institution with indication of specialized outpatient follow-up.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Steroids / Secondary Care / Sjogren's Syndrome / Hypergammaglobulinemia / Immunosuppressive Agents Limits: Female / Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Medisan Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Cuba Institution/Affiliation country: Filial Universitaria Néstor López/CU / Policlínico de Baraguá/CU

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Steroids / Secondary Care / Sjogren's Syndrome / Hypergammaglobulinemia / Immunosuppressive Agents Limits: Female / Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Medisan Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Cuba Institution/Affiliation country: Filial Universitaria Néstor López/CU / Policlínico de Baraguá/CU