Sjögren's syndrome in a young adult

Sjögren's syndrome is very uncommon in young adults and children. Young patients who have connective tissue disorders should be observed carefully for any signs of this condition. Recurring parotitis, especially in females, should trigger a high index of suspicion that salivary stasis is occurring and that Sjögren's syndrome may be present. Young patients who are diagnosed as having Sjögren's syndrome should be followed very carefully because they are at much greater risk to develop lymphoma.