sjogren's syndrome

Question 1

features of sjogren’s syndrome

Answer 1

dry eyes
dry mouth
vaginal dryness
arthralgia
raynaud’s, myalgia
sensory polyneuropathy
recurrent episodes of parotitis
renal tubular acidosis

Question 2

investigations for sjogren’s syndrome

Answer 2

rheumatoid factor (50% of patients positive)
ANA- 70%
anti-Ro
anti-La
schirmer’s test
histology: focal lymphocytic infiltration

Question 3

management of sjogren’s syndrome

Answer 3

artificial saliva and tears
pilocarpine