Preferred Label : Sjogren Syndrome;
NCIt synonyms : Sjogren's Syndrome; Sjogren s Syndrome; Sjögren Syndrome;
NCIt definition : An autoimmune disorder affecting the salivary and lacrimal glands. Morphologically,
it is characterized by the presence of lymphocytic and plasmacytic infiltrates which
cause destruction of these glands. It results in dry mouth and dry eyes. It may be
associated with the presence of other autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis
and lupus erythematosus.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: An autoimmune disease that affects the tear glands and salivary glands,
and may affect glands in the stomach, pancreas, and intestines. The disease causes
dry eyes and mouth, and may cause dryness in the nose, throat, air passages, skin,
and vagina. It may also cause inflammation in the joints, muscles, and skin; pneumonia;
tingling in the fingers and toes; and fatigue. It often occurs with rheumatoid arthritis
or other connective tissue diseases.; NICHD: Autoimmune epithelial inflammation often affecting the salivary and lacrimal
glands (causing dry mouth and dry eyes) with potential extraglandular manifestations.
In children, it most commonly presents with recurrent parotitis. It may occur alone
(primary) or in association with another autoimmune disease (secondary).;
FDA table : Patient Code (Appendix B);
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000455423;
Origin ID : C26883;
UMLS CUI : C1527336;
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