Sjogren's Flashcards
1
Q
P
A
Autoimmune disorder
Inflammation of salivary, lacrimal and other EXOCRINE glands
Secondary if developed with other autoimmune diseases
2
Q
A
A
Female
SLE
RA
Scleroderma
Increased risk of Non-Hodgkin’s B cell Lymphoma
3
Q
CF
A
Dry eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) Dry mouth (xerostomia) ParotiD swelling
Vaginal dryness
Dry cough
Dysphagia
4
Q
Ix
A
Schiermer’s test: filter paper under eyes - <5mm soaked after 5 minutes
Anti-Ro
Anti-La
ANA
RF
Histopathology on salivary gland biopsy
5
Q
Mx
A
Conservative
Artificaial tears
Eye shields
Salivary substitiues
Pilocarpine (cholinergic) drops
Vaginal lubricants
Emollients
