Vitiligo as the Presenting Manifestation of Sjogren’s Syndrome: Case Report and Review of Vitiligo and Its Associated Autoimmune Conditions

Vitiligo is a cutaneous condition that causes loss of pigmentation; it can be associated with other autoimmune conditions. Sjogren’s syndrome is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition that classically presents with xerophthalmia and xerostomia. Rarely, vitiligo has occurred in individuals with Sjogren’s syndrome. A 51-year-old Hispanic woman presented with vitiligo. Her laboratory investigation was consistent with Sjogren’s syndrome; she subsequentially developed xerophthalmia and arthritis. The association between vitiligo and other autoimmune conditions is reviewed and the association of vitiligo and Sjogren’s syndrome is discussed.