rheum sjorgen syndrome Flashcards
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what is sjogren syndrome
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it is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects mmainly middle aged women
it can be both primary and secondary.. primary being that it is idiopathic while secondary being that it is ass other autoimmune diseases such as ssc sle ra
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glandular features of sjogren syndrome
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xerophthalmia(dry eyes) which can cause FBS in eye, conjunctivitis, redness itching , blurred vision
xerostomia (dry mouth) which can cause dysphagia, tongue fissures, increased dental caries
combo of both sicca syndrome
also may have throat dryness causing coughing, vaginal dryness causing dyspareunia
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antibodies typically detected with sjogren syndrome
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anti-ro/ssa and anti-la/ssb
