Sjögren's syndrome concurrent with protein-losing gastroenteropathy with secondary systemic capillary leak syndrome : A case report

Clin Case Rep. 2018 Jul 31;6(9):1829-1833. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1675. eCollection 2018 Sep.

Abstract

Sjögren's syndrome concurrent with protein-losing gastroenteropathy can develop into secondary systemic capillary leak syndrome. Thus, it is important to diagnose the condition as soon as possible and simultaneously administer treatment for Sjögren's syndrome, protein-losing gastroenteropathy, and systemic capillary leak syndrome.

Keywords: Sjögren's syndrome; gamma globulin therapy; protein‐losing gastroenteropathy; steroid therapy; systemic capillary leak syndrome.

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  • Case Reports