Sjorgren’s-like syndrome

• Xerophthalmia and xerostomia due to lymphocyte-mediated destruction of exocrine glands of salivary glands.
• Both those terms refer to cessation of production of tear or 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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