Primary Sjögren's syndrome associated with inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. A case report.
A patient in whom primary Sjögren's syndrome and inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion were associated is reported. This is the first report of such an association. The possible pathophysiological mechanisms are discussed and vasculitis proposed as the underlying pathogenetic mechanism.
de Villiers
W J
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Department of Internal Medicine, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Hospital, Parowvallei, CP.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007177:Inappropriate ADH Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000150:complications*