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Kim, Lim, Oh, Kim, Lee, and Kim: A Case of Sjogrens Syndrome with Multiple Bullae Secondary to Pulmonary Amyloidosis and Lymphocytic Infiltration of Interstitium and Bronchioles

Abstract

Sjogren's syndrome(SS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of lacrimal and sailvary glands, which results in dry eyes and dry mouth. SS may exist as a secondary condition or as a secondary condition in association with connective tissue disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, or progressive systemic sclerosis. We experienced a patient with primary SS who developed multiple bullae, nodular type of pulmonary amyloidosis and lymphocytic interstitial peumonitis. We believe this to be the first reported case of SS acompanied by these three types pulmonary manifestations at the same time.

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