Sjogren syndrome

Sjö·gren syn·drome

(shōr'gren),

keratoconjunctivitis sicca, dryness of mucous membranes, telangiectasias or purpuric spots on the face, and bilateral parotid enlargement; seen in menopausal women and often associated with rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud phenomenon, and dental caries; there are changes in the lacrimal and salivary glands resembling those of Mikulicz disease.

Synonym(s): Gougerot-Sjögren disease, sicca syndrome, Sjögren disease

[H.S.C. Sjögren]

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Sjö·gren syn·drome

(shōr'gren),

keratoconjunctivitis sicca, dryness of mucous membranes, telangiectasias or purpuric spots on the face, and bilateral parotid enlargement; seen in menopausal women and often associated with rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud phenomenon, and dental caries; there are changes in the lacrimal and salivary glands resembling those of Mikulicz disease.

Synonym(s): Gougerot-Sjögren disease, sicca syndrome, Sjögren disease

[H.S.C. Sjögren]

Sjögren syndrome

Rheumatology An autoimmune disorder more common in older ♀, associated with rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, scleroderma, polymyositis, and other connective tissue diseases Clinical Dry eyes, dry mouth Lab SS-A, SS-B antibodies Management Symptomatic, maintain hydration of mouth, eyes, skin

Sjö·gren syn·drome

(SS) (shōr'gren sin'drōm)

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, dryness of mucous membranes, telangiectases, or purpuric spots on the face, and bilateral parotid enlargement; seen in menopausal women and often associated with rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud phenomenon, and dental caries; there are changes in the lacrimal and salivary glands resembling those of Mikulicz disease.

[H.S.C. Sjögren]

Sjögren,

Henrik Samuel Conrad, Swedish ophthalmologist, 1899-1986.

Gougerot-Sjögren disease - Synonym(s): Sjögren syndrome

Sjögren disease - Synonym(s): Sjögren syndrome

Sjögren syndrome - keratoconjunctivitis sicca, dryness of mucous membranes, telangiectasias or purpuric spots on the face, and bilateral parotid enlargement, seen in menopausal women. Synonym(s): Gougerot-Sjögren disease; sicca syndrome; Sjögren disease

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Sjögren,

Karl Gustaf Torsten, Swedish physician, 1859-1939.

Marinesco-Sjögren-Garland syndrome - see under Marinesco

Marinesco-Sjögren syndrome - see under Marinesco

Sjögren syndrome - Synonym(s): Marinesco-Sjögren syndrome

Sjögren-Larsson syndrome - congenital ichthyosis in association with oligophrenia and spastic paraplegia.

Torsten Sjögren syndrome - Synonym(s): Marinesco-Sjögren-Garland syndrome

Torsten syndrome - Synonym(s): Marinesco-Sjögren syndrome

Sjö·gren syn·drome

(shōr'gren sin'drōm)

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, an autoimmune disease, involving dryness of mucous membranes, telangiectases, or purpuric spots on the face, and bilateral parotid enlargement; seen in menopausal women and often associated with rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud phenomenon, and dental caries.

[H.S.C. Sjögren]