Sjogrens Flashcards
1
Q
What is Sjogrens?
A
Autoimmune condition
Affects primarily women
Periductal lymphocytes in multiple organs
50% have salivary gland involvement
2
Q
Which cancer is associated with Sjogrens?
A
Lymphoma- affects 1 in 6
3
Q
What are the classifications?
A
Primary
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca and Xerostomia
- No connective tissue disorder
Secondary - connective tissue disorder
- rheumatoid arthritis
- SLE
- Scleroderma
4
Q
Specific investigations for Sjogrens?
A
- Schirmers Test
5
Q
What are the treatment options?
A
Conservative
- oral hygiene
- antibacterial mouth wash
- monitor for lymphoma
Medical
- artificial tears
- steroids
- immunosuppressants
Surgical
- lacrimal punctum diathermy
