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1Department of Geriatrics, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Background:
The etiology of ischemic bowel disease (IBD) is complex and multifactorial, traditionally associated primarily with atherosclerosis, cardiogenic embolism, hypercoagulable states, and vascular surgery. However, IBD secondary to Sjögren's disease (SjD) remains rarely documented in the literature.
Case Presentation:
We report an 87-year-old female patient who was presented with abdominal pain and bloody stools. A diagnosis of IBD was considered following colonoscopy, and after a comprehensive workup to rule out common etiologies, the final diagnosis of intestinal ischemic lesions potentially associated with SjD was established.
Conclusion:
This case suggests that SjD may be a rare yet potential contributing factor of IBD - a condition that is often overlooked in clinical practice. It highlights the importance of including SjD in the differential diagnosis of unexplained IBD, beyond conventional etiologies.
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