Sjogren's Syndrome Flashcards
1
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What is Sjogren’s syndrome.
A
An autoimmune disease that causes progressive destruction of exocrine glands and polyarthritis.
2
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What is the aetiology of Sjogren’s syndrome.
A
Primary.
Associated with other autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
3
Q
Who is most affected by Sjogren’s syndrome.
A
Women are more affected than men.
4
Q
What are the symptoms of Sjogren’s syndrome. (3)
A
Oral soreness.
Eye dryness.
Mild relapsing non-erosive polyarthritis.
5
Q
What are the clinical signs of Sjogren’s syndrome. (3)
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Angular stomatitis.
Eye redness.
Xeroderma.
6
Q
What are the investigations that you must conduct in a patient with Sjogren’s syndrome. (6)
A
ESR. RhF. ANA. Anti-Ro. Anti-La. Lip biopsy.
