P01-295 - Psychiatric Disorder as Clinical Presentation of Primary Sjögren's Syndrome

Abstract

Background

Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a common medical condition which may produce psychiatric disturbances. Psychoactive medications treat psychiatric symptoms, but leave the underlying process unaffected.

Aims

To emphasize that psychiatric disorders in primary SS constitute an indisputable clinical reality that each practitioner must be able to recognize and treat.

Method

A systematic review on psychiatric manifestations of SS and two case-reports of mental disorder as clinical presentation of primary SS.

Discussion

Psychiatric manifestations in primary SS are common and can occur not only during its course, but also at onset of the autoimmune syndrome. A better adapted prescription of corticosteroids and/or immunosuppressive agents (together with specific psychotropic traetments) can induce to a rapid relief of psychiatric dysfunction.

Conclusions

Psychiatrists should keep in mind that primary SS is a potential cause of mental disorders when examining patients with multiple somatic complaints and psychiatric symptoms.