[Nephrocalcinosis: initial manifestation of primary Sjögren's syndrome]

Rev Med Interne. 2003 Nov;24(11):745-7. doi: 10.1016/s0248-8663(03)00256-x.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Nephrocalcinosis is a rare complication of chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis observed in primary Sjögren's syndrome. It can precede subjective sicca symptoms.

Observation: We report the case of a 50-year-old woman who presented with a primary Sjögren's syndrome. The first symptoms appeared 10-years-ago while she was affected with a nephrocalcinosis.

Conclusion: Autoimmune investigations for Sjögren's syndrome should be initiated in any patient presenting with nephrocalcinosis and distal renal tubular acidosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acidosis, Renal Tubular / diagnosis
  • Acidosis, Renal Tubular / drug therapy
  • Acidosis, Renal Tubular / etiology*
  • Bicarbonates / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrocalcinosis / diagnosis
  • Nephrocalcinosis / drug therapy
  • Nephrocalcinosis / etiology*
  • Potassium / therapeutic use
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / complications*
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Bicarbonates
  • Potassium