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Clinical manifestations of Sjögren's syndrome: Extraglandular disease - UpToDate

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Clinical manifestations of Sjögren's disease: Extraglandular disease INTRODUCTION Sjögren's disease (SjD) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by autoimmune-induced inflammation of exocrine glands, particularly the lacrimal and salivary glands, with resultant dry eyes and dry mouth. However, the clinical manifestations of SjD include both exocrine gland involvement and extraglandular disease features [1]. SjD occurs in a primary form not associated with other diseases and an "associated" form that complicates or overlaps other rheumatic conditions, most commonly…

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