Case of Sjögren's syndrome presenting as trigeminal nerve palsy

Nihon Rinsho Meneki Gakkai Kaishi. 2012;35(3):199-202. doi: 10.2177/jsci.35.199.

Abstract

We herein report the case of a female with Sjogren's syndrome (SS) complicated with trigeminal nerve palsy. Although her sicca symptoms had been unnoticed, head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for detecting brain abnormalities revealed parotid gland changes associated with SS. SS should be considerd as a possible cause of trigeminal nerve disturbances. In addition, parotid gland changes related to SS should be aware in examination of cranial nerve disturbances with MRI.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cranial Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cranial Nerve Diseases / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Parotid Gland / pathology
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / complications*
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Trigeminal Nerve / pathology*
  • Trigeminal Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Trigeminal Nerve Diseases / etiology*