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Myositis in primary Sjögren's syndrome. Report of 3 cases
A Kraus1, M Cifuentes, A R Villa
1Department of Immunology & Rheumatology, Instituto Nacional de la Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico.
Objective:
To describe the findings and course of myositis in primary Sjögren's syndrome (SS).
Methods:
We studied myositis in SS when clinically indicated. Of 104 patients with SS, we identified 3 cases. In all, the diagnosis was made according to clinical data, biochemical, electromyographic and biopsy criteria. Other autoimmune diseases were excluded.
Results:
We found a prevalence of 3% of myositis secondary to SS. There were no significant associations between myositis and other clinical or laboratory variables.
Conclusion:
Although rare, myositis must be considered a part of the spectrum of SS. In our experience, treatment with steroids and immunosuppressive drugs was successful.