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The extrahepatic manifestations of chronic hepatitis C virus infection can mimic those of primary Sj\u00f6gren\u2019s syndrome, creating a diagnostic dilemma. Here, we present the case of a woman in her mid-20s who presented with sudden-onset quadriparesis. Laboratory investigations showed severe hypokalemia, normal anion gap metabolic acidosis, and positivity for antinuclear and anti-Ro\/Sj\u00f6gren\u2019s syndrome\u2013related antigen A antibodies. Further evaluation confirmed a positive hepatitis C virus antibody test but a negative viral load. A diagnosis of primary Sj\u00f6gren\u2019s syndrome with distal renal tubular acidosis was established, accounting for the hypokalemia. Potassium supplementation and correction of acid\u2013base disturbances led to significant patient improvement. 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