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NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
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Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders |
Sjogren`s syndrome02/08/2000 |
What is Sjogren`s syndrome?
Sjogren`s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that involves primarily the exocrine glands. It is characterized by dry mouth (major symptom) and dry eyes, and an autoimmune connective tissue disease. The latter is most often rheumatoid arthritis. The presence of dry eyes and dry mouth alone without arthritis is referred to as sicca syndrome. There are certainly many other things that can lead to dry mouth, and these must be ruled out before a diagnosis of Sjogren`s is made.The diagnosis can be difficult. There are a number of blood studies that are suggestive. Histopathologic examination of a minor salivary gland obtained through a small biopsy of the lower lip is currently the most widely accepted diagnostic procedure.
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Allen M. Seiden, MD Professor of Otolaryngology Director, Division of Rhinology and Sinus Disorders Director, University Taste and Smell Center Director, University Sinus and Allergy Department of Otolaryngology College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
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