This study reports the results of an interdisciplinary approach to the diagnosis of Sjögren's
syndrome in 100 patients. Ocular and systemic diagnoses and oral features from the history …

Sjögren syndrome (SS) is an inflammatory disease of the exocrine glands. Although not
always present, signs and symptoms of dry eyes and xerostomia are characteristic features …

Early dental loss is a well-known complication of Sjögren's syndrome. Forty percent (n= 16)
of 39 consecutive patients with the syndrome had early dental loss. Dental loss correlated …

Sjögren's Syndrome (SS) is a chronic, multisystem. autoimmune disorder. It is characterized
by (1) generalized exocrine gland dysfunction,(2) serologic abnormalities, and (3) organ …

This article presents a histologic evaluation of ninety-six minor labial salivary gland biopsies
performed at the Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health from patients with a …

The intraoral symptoms and signs of SS are not specific to SS, being shared with other
conditions in which salivary function is diminished. The decrease in saliva causes chronic …

The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency and predictive value of glandular
and extraglandular manifestations in Sjögren's syndrome (SS). The clinical profiles of 169 …

Labial salivary gland biopsy specimens from seventy-five patients evaluated for Sjögren's
syndrome were examined histologically. Clinically severe cases of Sjögren's syndrome …

Most orofacial manifestations of Sjogren's syndrome (SS) are primarily a result of salivary
gland hypofunction, which can be measured in an objective manner. Hyposalivation may …

Diagnostic Approaches to Sjögren's syndrome: a Literature Review and Own Clinical
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