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Aseptic Meningitis as an Initial Presentation of Primary Sjögren's Syndrome: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Neurological symptoms that occur before the diagnosis of primary Sjögren's syndrome (PSS) can vary and affect either the central nervous system (CNS) or the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Aseptic meningitis, although rare, can be an initial central neurological sign of PSS. This case report describes a 54-year-old patient who was initially presented with aseptic meningitis and was subsequently diagnosed with PSS. The diagnosis was based on clinical features and the results of serum autoantibody tests. The patient did not undergo a minor salivary gland biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Symptomatic management resulted in an improvement in the patient's condition.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.71252

Authors: Sara Alnajjar, Jumanah Alfuwayris, Abdulmajid M Al Arfaj, Abdulmohsen Almukhaitah, Munirah Almakhayitah, Naimah A Al-Naim, Reem Alharshan

Language: English

Topic: Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403336994

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