Integrative approach to diagnosis of lymphoproliferative disease during long-term Sjogren’s disease. Clinical observation

Abstract

During long-term autoimmune processes, most commonly in patients with Sjogren’s disease (SD), lymphoproliferative disorders (LPD) can develop. The risk of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma (MALT lymphoma) with involvement of parotid salivary glands is increased 1,000-fold compared to other immunomorphological variants. Some studies show that the main factors predisposing patients with SD to LPD are long-term enlargement of parotid salivary glands, generalized lymphadenopathy, cryoglobulinemic purpura. Application of an integrative approach to LDP diagnosis in patients with SD, identification of high-risk group for this malignant neoplasm promote its early detection.A clinical observation of a female patients with long-term SD which was diagnosed along with MALT lymphoma using an integrative approach to diagnosis of both diseases is presented.