Sjogren's syndrome

Sjouml; gren syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that invades exocrine glands, especially salivary and lacrimal glands. Mainly manifested as dry mouth and eyes, and may also have multiple organs and multiple system damage. A large number of lymphocytes were infiltrated in the affected organs, and many autoantibodies were positive in the serum. This syndrome is also called autoimmune exocrine gland disease, Sjogren syndrome, xerostomia arthritis syndrome. Often overlaps with other rheumatic or autoimmune diseases.

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