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ArticleCureus2026

CSF Anti-Sjögren's Syndrome Antigen A Antibodies and Low Glucose Levels in Sjögren's Syndrome-Associated Aseptic Meningitis: A Case Report.

Tatsuya Ueno, Ko Hiyama, Ren Yanagida, Maki Miura, Akira Arai

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Tatsuya UenoNeurology, Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital, Aomori, JPN.
Ko HiyamaNeurology, Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital, Aomori, JPN.
Ren YanagidaNeurology, Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital, Aomori, JPN.
Maki MiuraNeurology, Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital, Aomori, JPN.
Akira AraiNeurology, Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital, Aomori, JPN.

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Abstract

Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) rarely involves the CNS, including cases of aseptic meningitis (AM). We report the case of a 59-year-old woman who presented with headache, fever, and nuchal rigidity. CSF analysis revealed pleocytosis, elevated protein, and decreased glucose levels. Both serum and CSF anti-Sjögren's syndrome antigen A (anti-SS-A) antibody tests were positive, with an elevated CSF anti-SS-A antibody index. Salivary gland biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of pSS. The patient improved following steroid pulse therapy. Reduced CSF glucose levels in combination with positive CSF anti-SS-A antibody tests may serve as supportive clues for pSS-associated AM. Evaluation of autoimmune features and CSF anti-SS-A antibodies may aid in the diagnosis of AM of unclear etiology.

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anti-ro antibodiesanti-ss-a antibodiesaseptic meningitiscentral nervous systemhypoglycorrhachiasjögren’s syndrome

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PMID41804399
PMCPMC12967271

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