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[Sjogren's syndrome].

S Rasković, M Bogić, A Perić-Popadić

    Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo
    |January 1, 1997
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    Summary

    Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease causing dry eyes and mouth. Its complex causes involve genetics, hormones, and viruses, with varied symptoms and treatments.

    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Rheumatology

    Background:

    • Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder of unknown origin.
    • It primarily affects salivary and lacrimal glands, leading to dry eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) and dry mouth (xerostomia).

    Observation:

    • This autoimmune disease exhibits characteristics of both organ-specific and generalized conditions.
    • It can occur independently (primary) or alongside other autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis (secondary).
    • Multifactorial etiology includes genetic predisposition, hormonal influences, and viral infections (herpesviruses, retroviruses).

    Findings:

    • Common clinical features include xerostomia, xerophthalmia, and non-erosive arthritis.
    • Extraglandular manifestations can affect respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, hematologic, neurologic, and endocrine systems.

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  • Minor salivary gland lymphocytic infiltration is a key diagnostic marker; Schirmer's test and tear breakup time aid in diagnosing keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

    • Implications:

    • Diagnosis requires differentiating from numerous other conditions.
    • Treatment focuses on symptomatic relief (e.g., artificial tears) and managing inflammation with drugs like glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants.
    • Advanced therapies include plasmapheresis and intravenous immunoglobulin administration.