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December 2018 in “Internal Medicine” This study reports two cases of myasthenia gravis patients with thymoma who exhibited various autoimmune symptoms including alopecia, suggesting a link between thymus-related immune dysregulation and comorbid conditions.
May 2022 in “Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry” This case report highlights the overlap of Sjögren’s Syndrome and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, noting major salivary gland enlargement and bilateral facial nerve involvement, which may better explain the patient's symptoms than lupus alone.
January 2025 in “Annals of Clinical Reviews & Case Reports” This study emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and a collaborative healthcare team in managing Sjogren’s Disease due to its complex nature and symptom variability, highlighting that timely treatment is crucial to prevent further damage.
December 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” In this case report, a 41-year-old male developed myasthenia gravis following alopecia areata, with prednisolone and tacrolimus improving his symptoms; a literature review identified 29 reported cases of this comorbidity, with some showing additional autoimmune diseases, suggesting a shared immunological mechanism.
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July 2022 in “Cureus” This case report describes a rare patient with Sjogren's syndrome who experienced recurrent pneumothorax, resolved through surgical intervention, highlighting pneumothorax as an unusual complication of the condition.