Sjrogen's Sydnrome Flashcards
1
Q
what is Sjogren’s?
A
autoimmune condition characterised by lymphocytic infiltrates in exocrine organs
2
Q
which malignancy are Sjrogen’s patients at risk of?
A
lymphoma
3
Q
who is most likely to be affected by Sjogrens?
A
middle aged women
4
Q
how does Sjogrens typically present?
A
dry, gritty eyes dry mouth and throat bilateral parotid enlargement fatigue joint pain vaginal dryness
5
Q
what is the diagnostic test for Sjogrens?
A
Schirmer’s test (for ocular dryness)
6
Q
which antibodies indicate sjogrens?
A
Anti-Ro
Anti-La
7
Q
how is sjogrens managed?
A
symptomatic control:
eye drops
pilocarpine - saliva production
8
Q
There is an increase of what type of cancer in patients with primary Sjogrens Syndrome?
A
Lymphoma
