Lymphocytic Interstitial Pneumonia in Primary Sjogren's Syndrome: A Case Report
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
;
: 108-111, 2011.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-169287
ABSTRACT
Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disorder in which lymphocytes infiltrate the exocrine glands, resulting in the development of sicca symptoms. Lymphocytes may also invade various other organs and cause diverse symptoms. Interstitial pneumonia has been observed frequently in SS patients. Typically, the pneumonia responds well to systemic steroids, and fatal cases are rare. We experienced a case of lymphocytic pneumonia accompanied by SS and treated with cyclophosphamide pulse therapy, and we present details of the case herein.
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Main subject:
Plasma Cells
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Lymphocytes
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Sjogren's Syndrome
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Lung Diseases, Interstitial
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Lung
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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