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What Causes Bruise On The Knee In A Sjogren S Syndrome Patient?
I have a bruise similar to others mentioned here. I have a circular bruise with a clear center on the inside of my knee. I found this the morning after I went to physical therapy for osteoarthritis in my knees. I also have Sjogren s Syndrome. My knees did swell some and I put a freezer pack on my knees but not in the spot where the bruise is located. Any suggestions? I am on Plaquenil. Thank you.
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
Hello,
Bruise on your knee could be due to trauma.
It is unlikely that the bruise occurred spontaneously without any history of trauma.
Sjorens disease is an autoimmune connective tissue disease wherein auto-antibodies are directed against tear glans and salivary glands.
It is unlikely for a bruise to occur spontaneously without trauma in the patient of Sjogren's disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Bruise on your knee could be due to trauma.
It is unlikely that the bruise occurred spontaneously without any history of trauma.
Sjorens disease is an autoimmune connective tissue disease wherein auto-antibodies are directed against tear glans and salivary glands.
It is unlikely for a bruise to occur spontaneously without trauma in the patient of Sjogren's disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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