COMPLICATIONS OF CHILDHOOD SJOGREN SYNDROME

Sjogren syndrome (SS) is a common disorder in adults and involves both glandular and extraglandular systems. We report here four cases of ch ildhood SS complicated by chronic thyroiditis, interstitial nephritis or sweet gland inflammation. Additionally, in one of these cases, the central nervous system was involved. All of these complications are co mmon in adult cases. Conclusion Childhood SS is a systemic ''ductiliti s'' or ''exocrinopathy'' with complications which are commonly observe d in adult cases.