Abstract
Sjogrens syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the exocrine glands. Primary Sjogrens syndrome is associated with dry mouth dry eyes, and is frequently found in middle middle-aged females in their fourth or fifth decade. This article presents an atypical case of Sjogrens syndrome in a 21-year-old woman who complained of bilateral parotid swelling and diagnosis was made with the help of parotid sialography. Though the confirmatory diagnosis was achieved with the help of serological and histopathological examination, an oral medicine specialist can play an important role in the detection of this disease.
Highlights
Sjogren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the exocrine glands
Most people are more than 40 years old at time of diagnosis, with female: male ratio of 9:1.2
Case History: A 21-year-old female reported with the complaint of recurrent swelling of bilateral parotid glands since last one year
Summary
Sjogren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the exocrine glands. Sjogren’s syndrome in a young female with the clinical presentation of bilateral parotid gland swelling only, and as well as effectiveness of sialography as a diagnostic tool. Case History: A 21-year-old female reported with the complaint of recurrent swelling of bilateral parotid glands since last one year.
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