title: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia preceding Sjögren's syndrome.
abstract: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) in Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a rare occurrence. A patient presented with severe AIHA that seemed idiopathic, responded to treatment with prednisone and azathioprine but she developed symptoms and signs of the sicca syndrome within 8 months. This is a first report of AIHA preceding SS in an adult and the association is discussed. We believe that primary SS should be included in the differential diagnosis of acquired AIHA.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000744:Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D001379:Azathioprine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D001379:Azathioprine; D011241:Prednisone