Sjogren's syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Sjogren’s syndrome may be primary or secondary from ?
A
rheumatoid arthritis
2
Q
Features of sjoren disease ?
A
dry eyes: keratoconjunctivitis sicca
dry mouth - xerotomia
vaginal dryness
arthralgia
Raynaud’s,
myalgia
sensory polyneuropathy
recurrent episodes of parotitis
renal tubular acidosis (usually subclinical)
3
Q
investigation to order
A
4
Q
x
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5
Q
x
A
6
Q
x
A
7
Q
investigation of sjoren disease ?
A
rheumatoid factor positive
ANA positive
anti RO SSA antibodies
anti LA (SSB)
8
Q
managmnet of sjoren disease
A
artificial eye drops
and pilocarpine
