RESUMEN
Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the destruction of exocrine glands by lymphocytic infiltration. Children and teenagers are less commonly affected. The initial symptoms of SS in teenagers might vary, depending on whether parotitis or other systemic organ involvement is present. Glandular involvement with the clinical hallmarks of dry eyes and dry mouth is common. Our case report is about a young woman who was admitted with acute flaccid paralysis and severe respiratory distress with extremely low serum potassium; further investigation revealed distal renal tubular acidosis. The patient was ultimately diagnosed with primary SS with high levels of SS-a/SS-b antibodies and a positive Schirmer's test. Our case demonstrates that hypokalemic paralysis can be a manifestation of SS, even though it is a rare cause.
RESUMEN
The condition known as Takayasu's disease or Takayasu's arteritis is a type of vascular inflammation that affects the large and medium arteries. It can lead to a reduction in blood flow to various parts of the body, and it can cause severe complications. Patients with this disease may not have specific symptoms, which can lead to their diagnosis not being confirmed. Takayasu's disease is believed to be a probable cause of stroke in young patients. Although stroke is a common cause of morbidity, it is usually not an initial presentation in Takayasu's disease. In this study, a young female with left-sided hemiparesis was diagnosed with Takayasu's disease after a clinical and angiographic examination.