Sjogren's

Question 1

Define Sjogren’s syndrome

Answer 1

• Chronic systemic autoimmune
• Inflammatory
• Lymphocytic infiltration of exocrine glands (esp. lacrimal and salivary glands)

Question 2

Organs affected in Sjogren’s

Answer 2

• Exocrine glands (lacrimal, salivary)
• Lungs
• Kidneys
• Heart
• Skin
• Neural (CNS and PNS)
• Hematopoietic

Question 3

Clinical presentation of Sjogren’s

Answer 3

• Non-erosive arthralgia
• Raynaud’s
• Xerostomia
• Dry eyes

Question 4

Populations affected by Sjogren’s

Answer 4

Females (9:1)

35-50 yo onset