Sjögren syndrome associated with systemic lupus erythematosus

Case contributed by Ali Hekmatnia
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Lupus-induced nephropathy.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female

Bilateral lacrimal gland enlargement.

Case Discussion

Pathologically-proven Sjogren syndrome. Approximately 40% of Sjogren syndrome occurs in isolation but it may be associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

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