Sjogren's syndrome masquerading as nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of the study was to describe a case of nasopharyngeal involvement by Sjogren's syndrome masquerading as nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

METHODS:

A description of clinical and radiologic features of facial pain, nasopharyngeal bulge, middle ear effusion, restriction of palatal movement, and infiltrating nasopharyngeal mass on imaging was given. Histologic evaluation, response to treatment with steroids and hydrochloroquine, and long-term follow-up, however, subsequently indicated the mass to be secondary to Sjogren's syndrome.

CONCLUSION:

A previously undescribed manifestation of Sjogren's syndrome is described.

• Authors: Priti Lal, S Datta Gupta, Alok Thakar
• Journal: American journal of otolaryngology (Am J Otolaryngol) 2009 May-Jun Vol. 30 Issue 3 Pg. 209-11 ISSN: 1532-818X [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 19410128 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Ophthalmic Solutions
• Steroids

Topics

• Diagnosis, Differential
• Humans
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms (diagnosis)
• Nasopharynx (pathology)
• Ophthalmic Solutions (therapeutic use)
• Sjogren's Syndrome (complications, diagnosis, therapy)
• Steroids (therapeutic use)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed