Abstract
Objective: To analyze the clinical characteristics of primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) with venous system thrombosis (VT), and to improve the understanding of the disease. Methods: The clinical and laboratory characteristics of 16 cases of pSS with VT were analyzed retrospectively. Results: Among 16 cases, 12 cases was women, 2 case was men, age between 45 and 71.There were 14 cases of lower extremity VT, 2 case of jugular vein thrombosis.Twelve patients admitted with dry symptoms and 4 patients with pulmonary symptoms.Antiphospholipid antibodies were negative.The positive cases of anti-SSA 52 000 and anti-SSA 60 000 were 12 cases respectively.Sixteen cases had interstitial lung diseases. Conclusion: pSS are potential VT high risk, especially in patients with interstitial lung disease and anti-SSA positive.We should improve the VT vigilance of pSS patients.
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