Table 2.
Clinical features of 39 patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome diagnosed in childhood
| Symptoms & signs | N(%) |
|---|---|
| Glandular enlargement/recurrent parotitis | 10 (25.6) |
| Dry mouth + dry eyes | 2 (5.1) |
| Isolated dry mouth or dry eyes | 7 (17.9) |
| Fever | 12 (30.8) |
| Arthralgia | 7 (17.9) |
| Arthritis | 1 (2.6) |
| Skin involvement | 20 (51.3) |
| Rash | 12 (30.8) |
| Purpura | 8 (20.5) |
| Hematological involvement | 14 (35.9) |
| Leukopenia | 7 (17.9) |
| Thrombocytopenia | 6 (15.4) |
| Anemia | 4 (10.3) |
| Hepatic involvement | 13 (33.3) |
| Lymphadenopathy | 9(23.1) |
| Renal involvement | 8 (20.5) |
| RTA | 4 (10.3) |
| Proteinuria | 4 (10.3) |
| Renal impairment | 3 (7.7) |
| Interstitial pneumonia | 3 (7.7) |
| Neurological involvement | 1 (2.6) |
| Hypokalemia | 4 (10.3) |
| Fatigue | 1 (2.6) |
| Raynaud phenomenon | 1 (2.6) |