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*Xerophthalmia and xerostomia due to lymphocyte-mediated destruction of exocrine glands of [[Oral Cavity - Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|salivary glands]].
*Both those terms refer to cessation of production of tear or [[Oral Cavity - Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology#Saliva|saliva]] production respectively.
*May be primary autoimmune or part of another autoimmune condition.
*Causes of xerostomia:
**Dysautonomia
**Infectious sialadenitis
**Neoplasia
**Salivary amyloidosis
**Head and neck radiation
**Drugs
**AutoI disease.
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[[Category:Salivary Glands - Pathology]]
*Both those terms refer to cessation of production of tear or [[Oral Cavity - Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology#Saliva|saliva]] production respectively.
*May be primary autoimmune or part of another autoimmune condition.
*Causes of xerostomia:
**Dysautonomia
**Infectious sialadenitis
**Neoplasia
**Salivary amyloidosis
**Head and neck radiation
**Drugs
**AutoI disease.
'''Tagging-PG'''
[[Category:Salivary Glands - Pathology]]