Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia and Sjögren's syndrome

J Rheumatol. 1990 May;17(5):676-9.

Abstract

A 52-year-old man developed a systemic illness with fever, malaise, cough, dry eyes and mouth. Investigation revealed bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia associated with retinal vasculitis, hepatic and renal involvement, lymphocytic sialoadenitis and symptoms of the sicca complex. High dose steroid treatment resulted in resolution of his symptoms and prolonged remission.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchiolitis Obliterans / complications*
  • Bronchiolitis Obliterans / pathology
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Humans
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung / pathology
  • Male
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Middle Aged
  • Pneumonia / complications*
  • Pneumonia / drug therapy
  • Pneumonia / etiology
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Retinal Diseases / complications
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / complications*
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Vasculitis / complications

Substances

  • Methylprednisolone