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. Xeros...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2005-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | 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. |
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