Acute polyneuropathy as the main manifestation of primary Sjogren's syndrome: A case report

Clin Case Rep. 2022 May 9;10(5):e05828. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.5828. eCollection 2022 May.

Abstract

Sjogren's syndrome is an inflammatory disease affecting many systems. We report a Sjogren case with the presenting feature of an acute motor-predominant polyneuropathy resembling Guillain-Barre syndrome. Upon further investigation, it was found that the patient had sicca symptoms for months. Scrupulous history should be taken to prevent a missed diagnosis.

Keywords: Sjögren syndrome; electromyography; nerve conduction; neurological manifestation; polyneuropathies.

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