Sj(o)gren's syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease which is characterized by xerosis,and multiple organs can be affected,causing interstitial lung disease,renal tubular acidosis,blood system involvement,peripheral neuropathy,and liver damage,but cardiac involvement is rare.Here we report a case of Sj(o)gren's syndrome with prominent aortic valve involvement.A 66-year-old woman was admitted for exertional dyspnea,and the ultrasonic cardiogram showed severe aortic stenosis with moderate regurgitation.Preoperative examination for valve replacement found that the patient had elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and positive rheumatoid factor,so she was referred to the rheumatology outpatient department for further examination and treatment.Further questions about medical history found that the patient had dry eyes and dry mouth for more than ten years,and had obvious caries.Further laboratory examination showed elevated serum immunoglobulin levels and positive anti-nuclear antibody.The findings of ophthal
作者:王留均;魏艳林;张卓莉
来源:北京大学学报(医学版) 2017 年 49卷 6期