[Demyelinating neuropathy and Sjögren's syndrome: a diagnostic pitfall]

Rev Neurol (Paris). 2004 Jul;160(6-7):717-20. doi: 10.1016/s0035-3787(04)71025-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Neuropathies induced by Sjögren's syndrome (SS) are usually axonal. Nevertheless some demyelinating neuropathies have been described in patients with SS. To date, the relationship between demyelinating neuropathies and SS remains imprecise.

Case report: A 75 year-old man presented with a chronic history of sensory disturbances linked to demyelinating neuropathy. Electroneuromyography revealed a demyelinating neuropathy and complementary tests revealed both Sjögren's syndrome (SS) and HMSN IA.

Conclusion: We suggested that an inherited affection might be researched before considering that demyelinating neuropathy might be a form of peripheral nervous system involvement in SS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Brain / pathology
  • Demyelinating Diseases / complications
  • Demyelinating Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Demyelinating Diseases / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / complications
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / diagnosis*