Sjögren's syndrome is currently considered an “autoimmune epithelitis,” as exocrine glands,
especially salivary and lacrimal, are progressively destructed by an immune-mediated …

Sjogren's Syndrome (SS) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by dry eyes
(keratoconjunctivis sicca) and dry mouth (xerostomia). To fulfill diagnostic criteria, patients …

Background: Sjögren syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that
involves primarily the exocrine glands, resulting in their functional impairment. SS typically …

The association of kerato-conjunctivitis sicca and xerostomia has been termed Sjögren's
syndrome (SS). Although this disease is referred to as a nono rgan-specific autoimmune …

Purpose: Sjögren's syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease affecting approximately 3
million Americans, primarily perimenopausal women. The syndrome is characterized by …

Sjögren's syndrome is a lymphoproliferative disease with autoimmune features
characterized by mononuclear cell infiltration of exocrine glands, notably the lacrimal and …

Primary Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a systemic autoimmune disease that is characterized by
keratoconjunctivitis sicca and xerostomia resulting from lymphocytic infiltrates of the lacrimal …

Sj (igren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune inflarrmatory disease characterized by
diminished lacrimal and salivary gland secretion resulting in keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) …

Xerostomia is a common symptom in the elderly population. Studies have suggested that the
underlying cause of approximately 40% of xerostomia in the elderly is Sjögren's syndrome …

Sjögren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder of unknown origin. The disease
affects mainly the exocrine glands, particularly the salivary and lacrimal glands, resulting in …