Uveal Effusion Syndrome as the Initial Manifestation of Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome and Review of the Literature

ABSTRACT

Purpose: The authors report a38-year-old woman with primary Sjögren’s syndrome who initially showed recurrent blurred vision caused by uveal effusion syndrome and later developed dry mouth, dry eyes, and arthralgia. During the 5-year-course of disease, the patient’s 3-time-onset was all manifested as blurred vision after decreased immunity. Despite the initial absence of sufficient immunological evidence, the final presence of positive serum anti-SS-A, rheumatoid factors, ANA, and inflammatory findings in minor salivary gland biopsy indicated primary Sjögren’s syndrome.

Methods: Retrospective review of a case note.

Conclusions: The manifestation of UES requires further exploration of its real pathogenesis, and the possibility of systemic disease should never be excluded.

KEYWORDS:

• Uveal effusion syndrome
• Sjögren’s syndrome
• initial manifestation
• extraglandular
• hormonotherapy

Declaration of Interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the article.