Xerostomia in Sjogren′s Syndrome : Presentation of 3 Cases

Xerostomia in Sjogren′s Syndrome : Presentation of 3 Cases

Sjogren′s syndrome first described in 1933, consists of the triad of xerostomia, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and in half to two thirds of patients, rheumatoid arthritis. The condition has been a subject of controversy pertaining to its diagnosis, etiopathogenesis, management and sequalae. Xerostomia...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology 2005, Vol.17 (4), p.140-145
Hauptverfasser: Subramaniam, ArunV, Subramaniam, Tulsi, Jaju, Prashant
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Sprache:eng
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rheumotoid artherilis
Xerostomia Keratocanjunctivitis sicca
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Zusammenfassung:Sjogren′s syndrome first described in 1933, consists of the triad of xerostomia, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and in half to two thirds of patients, rheumatoid arthritis. The condition has been a subject of controversy pertaining to its diagnosis, etiopathogenesis, management and sequalae. Xerostomia, the oral component of this disorder is a cause of great discomfort. Three cases have been discussed in this article relevant to this condition.
ISSN:0972-1363
0975-1572
DOI:10.4103/0972-1363.169248