Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
The Busan, Ulsan, Gyeoungnam Branch of Korean Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Article
Sjôgren씨 증후군 1례
김유찬1, 정재휘1, 이상화1, 지정희1
Yu Chan Kim1, Jae Hyae Jung1, Sang Hwa Lee1, Chung Hee Chi1
Published Online: May 31, 2020
Abstract
Sjôgren’s syndrome is manifested as exocrine gland dysfunction characterized by diminished or absent tears and/or saliva. It has clinical findings include keratoconjunctivitis sicca, xerostomia, and connective tissue disorders.
We experienced a case of Sjogren's syndrome in 42-year old woman who complains dry mouth, tongue pain, photophobia, knee joint pain and facial flushing.
The diagnosis of Sjôgren’s syndrome was made by clinical, pathological, laboratory and radiologic studies.
Keywords: Sjôgren’s syndrame; A case report