Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder in Sjogren's Syndrome

Terzi M., Yazici T., Akdemir N., Terzi T., Onar M.

NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY, cilt.48, sa.3, ss.221-223, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 48 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4274/npa.y5787
  • Dergi Adı: NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.221-223
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Sjogren's Syndrome, central nervous system, optic neuritis, myelitis, INVOLVEMENT, DIAGNOSIS, CRITERIA
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Sjogren's syndrome is a slowly progressive autoimmune disease. Neurological involvement is seen in approximately 20-25% of all cases of Sjogren's syndrome - 87% in the peripheral nervous system and almost 13% in the central nervous system. Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)-like clinical picture is quite rare in Sjogren's syndrome. We present clinical and radiological features mimicking NMO spectrum disorder in two patients who were diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome after investigation. In such cases, the early diagnosis and treatment of Sjogren's syndrome is of great importance for the prognosis of the disease. (Archives of Neuropsychiatry 2011; 48: 221-3)