Inicio del síndrome de Sjögren con manifestaciones extraglandulares: reporte de caso

Abstract

Introduction

Sjögren's syndrome is characterized by a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations; classically it presents with dry syndrome, However, less than 10% of these patients may present with extra glandular manifestations.

Case report

We present the case of a 36-year-old female patient with a purplish discoloration in two fingers of her hand. During anamnesis and complementary studies, she exhibited an autoimmune profile indicative of SS and cryoglobulinemic vasculitis. Additionally, a salivary gland biopsy was positive for Sjögren's syndrome.

Conclusion

The case presented represents a diagnostic challenge due to the atypical initial manifestations. Therefore, only by being aware of the different manifestations that this disease can present can one suspect it and make a timely diagnosis.