Hypertrophic Pachymeningitis in Sjögren's Syndrome

Intern Med. 2018 Feb 1;57(3):413-415. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.9406-17. Epub 2017 Nov 1.

Abstract

Although central nervous system manifestations seem common in primary Sjögren's syndrome, hypertrophic pachymeningitis is rare. We herein describe a case of Sjögren's syndrome that was associated with hypertrophic pachymeningitis. Sjögren's syndrome should be considered as a cause of hypertrophic pachymeningitis.

Keywords: Sjögren's syndrome; central nervous system manifestations; hypertrophic pachymeningitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy / diagnosis
  • Hypertrophy / drug therapy*
  • Hypertrophy / etiology*
  • Meningitis / diagnosis
  • Meningitis / drug therapy*
  • Meningitis / etiology*
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use*
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / complications*
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Prednisolone