The uncertain role of immunosuppressive agents in Sjögren's syndrome

Cleve Clin J Med. 1997 Nov-Dec;64(10):523-6. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.64.10.523.

Abstract

Although Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder, immunosuppressive agents have yielded disappointing results in clinical trials. In this paper we summarize our experience using immunosuppressive and cytotoxic agents to treat Sjögren's syndrome, and present an illustrative case history.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Lymphoma / chemically induced*
  • Lymphoma / physiopathology
  • Prognosis
  • Recurrence
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / physiopathology

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents