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Rheumatology 2002; 41: 698-700
© 2002 British Society for Rheumatology

Paediatric Rheumatology

Juvenile dermatomyositis and Sjögren's syndrome occurring concurrently in an adolescent male

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D. Cody and J. Davidson

Department of Rheumatology, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool 12, UK

SIR, Sjögren's syndrome has not been well studied in childhood but is uncommon. It may occur as a primary disorder but is more commonly secondary, occurring in association with some other autoimmune disease. Juvenile dermatomyositis is an inflammatory muscle disorder usually affecting children aged 5–15 yr. There are approximately 3 cases per million population per year, with a 2:1 female:male ratio. The causation is unknown but is likely to be multifactorial [1]. An association with Sjögren's syndrome has not been . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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