Sjogren's syndrome

• Facts:
  Autoimmune condition that most commonly affects women in their 5th or 6th decade of life
• History / PE:
  Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eyes)
  Xerostomia (dry mouth)
  Difficulty swallowing
  Dental caries (decreased saliva)
• Diagnosis:
  Lymphocytic infiltration of the salivary glands
  Antibodies to SSA(Ro) and/or SSA (La)
• Associated With:
  Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Connective tissue disorders
  Hepatitis C
• Differential Diagnosis:
  Scleroderma
  Mixed connective tissue disease