Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia and Sjögren's syndrome.

Matteson, E L; Ike, R W · J Rheumatol · 1990

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 52-year-old man developed a systemic illness with fever, malaise, cough, dry eyes and mouth. Investigation revealed bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia associated with retinal vasculitis, hepatic and renal involvement, lymphocytic sialoadenitis and symptoms of the sicca complex. High dose steroid treatment resulted in resolution of his symptoms and prolonged remission.

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