Sj ögren's syndrome

Sj ögren's syndrome (SS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by focal inflammation of the exocrine glands, leading to dry eyes and dry mouth. Two forms of the syndrome have been defined: primary (pSS), in which dysfunction of the exocrine glands occurs in the absence of other autoimmune di seases, and secondary, in which patients suffer additional autoimmune processes, especially connective tissue disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and scleroderma. About 70% of patients with pSS have anti-Ro and/or anti-La autoantibodies.

Source: Medicine - January 12, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Alexandre Dumusc, Vijay Rao, Simon J. Bowman Tags: Other autoimmune disorders Source Type: research