sjogren's syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
autoimmune condition affecting exocrine glands
2
Q
symptoms
A
dry mucous membranes
- dry eyes
- dry mouth
- dry vagina
3
Q
primary sjogren’s
A
condition occurs in isolation
4
Q
secondary sjogren’s
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occurs related to SLE or rheumatoid arthritis
5
Q
assoc antibodies
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anti-Ro
anit-La
6
Q
schirmer test
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folded peice of paper uner lower eyelid, left for 5 min and distance of moist mesures
tears should travel 15mm
<10mm is significant
7
Q
Mx
A
artificial tears and saliva
vaginal lubricants
hydroxychloroquine
8
Q
complications
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eye infections - conjuncitivits, corneal ulcers
oral problems - dental cavities, candida
vaginal - candidiasis, sexual dysfunction
9
Q
affects on other organs (rare)
A
pneumonia non-hodgkin's lymphoma peripheral neuropathy vasculitis renal impairment
