TOPIC: SJÖGREN SYNDROME🔹 Definition:Chronic systemic autoimmune disease affecting salivary and lacrimal glands, leading to:Xerostomia (dry mouth)Xerophthalmia (dry eyes) → aka Keratoconjunctivitis sicca🔸 Types:Primary: Only sicca symptoms; no other autoimmune diseaseSecondary: Sicca + associated autoimmune disease (commonly RA, SLE)
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