Sjögren Syndrome: A Review for the Maxillofacial Surgeon

Sjögren syndrome is a multisystemic condition that predominantly involves the salivary and lacrimal glands. Also known as sicca complex, the disease often is underdiagnosed and poorly understood. This article provides a comprehensive review on Sjögren syndrome, with an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment modalities.

Keywords: Sjögren syndrome, Salivary disease, Parotid swelling, Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Dry mouth, Dry eyes, Xerostomia

a Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MSC 7908, University of Texas Health Science Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA

b Department of Pathology, MSC 7750, University of Texas Health Science Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA

Corresponding author.

PII: S1042-3699(08)00052-6

doi:10.1016/j.coms.2008.06.007

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