Concurrence of Sjogren's Syndrome in a Patient with Chlamydia-induced Reactive Arthritis: An Unusual Finding
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
; : 116-119, 2006.
Artículo
en Inglés
| WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
| ID: wpr-30969
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
A 40-year-old Korean man presented with painful swelling and tenderness of both ankle joints as well as the plantar surfaces of both feet, along with inflammatory back pain, and a purulent discharge from the urethral orifice. The patient also complained of sicca-like symptoms including dry eyes and dry mouth. An immunological analysis revealed a high titer of rheumatoid factor, positive results for antinuclear antibody and anti-Ro antibody, and a positive result for HLA-B27. An antibody titer for Chlamydia was also significantly increased. Positive results of the Schirmer's test and for keratoconjunctivitis sicca were confirmed by an ophthalmologist. These clinical manifestations were compatible with Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis (ReA) accompanied by Sjogren's syndrome (SS). This is the first report of the combination of these two distinct disease entities in the Korean population.
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Base de datos:
WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
Asunto principal:
Infecciones por Chlamydia
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Síndrome de Sjögren
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Chlamydia trachomatis
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Anticuerpos Antinucleares
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Artritis Reactiva
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Artículo