[Vasculitic leg ulcers in primary Sjogren syndrome]

Hautarzt. 2008 May;59(5):404-8. doi: 10.1007/s00105-007-1375-0.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Sjögren syndrome is a rare chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by progressive dryness of the mucous membranes. There are many variable clinical manifestations. A 40-year-old woman presented with painful leg ulcers refractory to various therapies. She had a history of xerostomia and xerophthalmia for several years. Based on clinical, serologic and histopathologic findings, we diagnosed leg ulcers in primary Sjögren syndrome. Combing immunosuppressive therapy with phase-adapted modern wound-therapy resulted in a complete healing of the ulcers. In the case of clinically atypical leg ulcers, Sjögren syndrome should be considered as a rare differential diagnostic possibility.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Leg Ulcer / diagnosis*
  • Leg Ulcer / drug therapy*
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular / drug therapy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vasculitis / diagnosis*
  • Vasculitis / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids