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Diagnostic Approach to Secondary Sjögrens Syndrome: Case Report

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  • George Borja de Freitas

    (Integrated College of Patos, Brazil)

  • Vinicius da Silva de Oliveira

    (Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil)

  • Maria Dayane da Silva Santos Lacerda

    (Integrated College of Patos, Brazil)

  • Sibelle Vieira Dias da Cruz

    (Integrated College of Patos, Brazil)

  • Milena Nunes Alves de Sousa

    (Integrated College of Patos, Brazil)

  • Wanderson Limeira de Sousa Barbosa

    (Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil)

  • Julierme Ferreira Rocha

    (Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil)

Abstract

Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic, multisystem inflammatory disorder of probable autoimmune etiology and progressive nature, characterized by hypofunction of the exocrine glands, mainly affecting the epithelium of the salivary and lacrimal glands and causing clinical pictures of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (xerophthalmia) and xerostomia. This case report will describe the diagnostic methods and therapeutic approach used in a patient with a condition compatible with Secondary Sjögren’s Syndrome (SSS). The patient underwent diagnostic tests, schimmer tests, parotid gland ultrasonography, and minor salivary gland biopsy to confirm the diagnosis and interviews.

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  • George Borja de Freitas & Vinicius da Silva de Oliveira & Maria Dayane da Silva Santos Lacerda & Sibelle Vieira Dias da Cruz & Milena Nunes Alves de Sousa & Wanderson Limeira de Sousa Barbosa & Julier, 2024. "Diagnostic Approach to Secondary Sjögrens Syndrome: Case Report," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 6(2), pages 23-29, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:6:y:2024:i:2:id:42074
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2024.6.2.2074
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