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A patient with primary Sjogren syndrome treated with tear replacement for symptomatic relief notes continued parotid swelling for the last 3 months. She also has enlarged posterior cervical lymph nodes. Evaluation shows leukopenia and low C4 complement levels. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A
Amyloidosis
B
Chronic pancreatitis
C
HIV infection
D
Lymphoma
High-Yield Explanation
Lymphoma is well known to develop specifically in the late stage of Sjogren syndrome. Common manifestations include: Persistent parotid gland enlargement Purpura Leukopenia Cryoglobulinemia Low C4 complement levels. - Most of the lymphomas are extranodal, marginal zone B cell, and low grade. Low-grade lymphomas may be detected incidentally during a labial biopsy. - Moality is higher in patients with concurrent B symptoms (fevers, night sweats, and weight loss), a lymph node mass >7 cm, and a high or intermediate histologic grade.

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