Abstract
Sjögren syndrome is a multisystemic condition that predominantly involves the salivary and lacrimal glands. Also known as sicca complex, the disease often is underdiagnosed and poorly understood. This article provides a comprehensive review on Sjögren syndrome, with an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment modalities.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 567-575 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2008 |
Keywords
- Dry eyes
- Dry mouth
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Parotid swelling
- Salivary disease
- Sjögren syndrome
- Xerostomia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oral Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology