Open AccessSubclavian steal syndrome associated with Sjogren's syndrome: A case report
Author(s) -
Lijun Hao,
Jing Zhang,
Muhammad Naveed,
Kai-Yan Chen,
Pingxi Xiao
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i27.8171
Subject(s) - medicine , subclavian steal syndrome , dermatology , subclavian artery , surgery
Subclavian steal syndrome (SSS) caused by Sjogren's syndrome is rare, especially for elderly patients with risk factors for atherosclerosis. The current report presents the uncommon etiology and treatment of SSS, aiming to improve doctor's clinical experience.