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[Primary Sjögren's syndrome--more than a dry mouth and dry eyes].

Jeanette H. Magnus, Roald Omdal, W Hinderaker, Gunnar Husby

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Primary Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease mainly affecting exocrine glands. The cardinal symptoms are keratoconjunctivitis sicca and xerostomia, the sicca complex, in addition to extraglandular manifestations. The diverse clinical picture and the therapeutic aspect of the syndrome are discussed.

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Primary Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease mainly affecting exocrine glands. The cardinal symptoms are keratoconjunctivitis sicca and xerostomia, the sicca complex, in addition to extraglandular manifestations. The diverse clinical picture and the therapeutic aspect of the syndrome are discussed.

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Primary Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease mainly affecting exocrine glands. The cardinal symptoms are keratoconjunctivitis sicca and xerostomia, the sicca complex, in addition to extraglandular manifestations. The diverse clinical picture and the therapeutic aspect of the syndrome are discussed.

Key concepts: KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCA, Dry eyes, Dry mouth, Keratoconjunctivitis, Medicine, Sicca syndrome, Dermatology, Xerophthalmia

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