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Informative Article | Medicine | Volume 12 Issue 4, April 2023 | Pages: 184 - 187 | India
A Case Report of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Secondary Sjogren's Syndrome
Abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which organs and cells undergo damage initially mediated by tissue-binding auto antibodies and immune complexes. Most of the patients are women of childbearing age. SLE is 5.5-6.5 times more prevalent in women than men Sjogren's is also an Autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of exocrine glands resulting in Xerostomia, Dry eyes and profound B cell hyperactivity. Females are more affected than males in this condition with a ratio (Female: Male) of 10-20: 1. With advancement in diagnostic modalities there has been a drastic change in understanding the disease pathology and to find treatment for better outcome for the patients.
Keywords: SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome pericardial effusion, Anti nuclearantibodies, schirmer's test, pericardiocentesis
How to Cite?: Dr. A Harischandra Prasad, Dr. Shubham Sabne, Dr. Ravindra Varma, Dr. Jagruti Palav, Dr. Rajarathinum Raja, Dr. Sachin Bangar, Dr. Sandeep Holkar, Dr. A Harischandra Prasad, "A Case Report of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Secondary Sjogren's Syndrome", Volume 12 Issue 4, April 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 184-187, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23401021152, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23401021152