5 Questions
What is the hallmark feature of Sjögren’s syndrome?
Deficient tear and saliva production
Who was Sjögren’s syndrome named after?
Henrik Sjögren
Which type of Sjögren’s syndrome occurs alone as a systemic autoimmune disease targeting exocrine glands?
Primary Sjögren’s syndrome
What is the main cause of xerostomia and xerophthalmia in Sjögren’s syndrome?
Lymphocytic infiltration of salivary and lachrymal glands
What is Secondary Sjögren’s syndrome defined as?
Primary Sjögren’s in the presence of another autoimmune disease
Study Notes
Sjögren's Syndrome
- The hallmark feature of Sjögren's syndrome is the triad of dry eyes (xerophthalmia), dry mouth (xerostomia), and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Sjögren's syndrome was named after Henrik Sjögren, a Swedish ophthalmologist who first described the condition in the 1930s.
Types of Sjögren's Syndrome
- Primary Sjögren's syndrome occurs alone as a systemic autoimmune disease targeting exocrine glands, such as the salivary and lacrimal glands.
Causes of Symptoms
- The main cause of xerostomia and xerophthalmia in Sjögren's syndrome is the lymphocytic infiltration and destruction of the salivary and lacrimal glands.
Secondary Sjögren's Syndrome
- Secondary Sjögren's syndrome is defined as Sjögren's syndrome that occurs in association with another autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
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