Family cases of primary Sjogren’s syndrome in monozygous twins*
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https://doi.org/10.21638/spbu11.2019.415Abstract
Primary Sjogren’s disease is a systemic disorder of unknown origin with chronic autoimmune inflammation of the exocrine glands and the obligatory involvement of the salivary and lacrimal glands. We present the cases of primary Sjogren’s disease in monozygous twins. These concordant cases suggest the genetic determination of the disease. Early diagnosis of the disease and initiation of immunosuppressive therapy in patient A.prevented the serious complications. The effect of treatment was clearly visible with patient’s cancellation of the basic therapy for almost 6 years, after which the general condition worsened, and a joint pain developed. Long-term therapy with small doses of alkylating cytostatics and glucocorticosteroids positively affects systemic manifestations of the disease, and significantly improves the survival of patients. The presence of complications caused by glucocorticosteroid therapy should be taken into account.
Keywords:
Sjogren’s syndrome, Sicca syndrome, twins, concordance, xerostoma, xerophthalmia
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