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Sjögren Syndrome

Autoimmune disease of that affects the lacrimal and salivary glands causing dryness of the ocular surface and mucous membranes. It often seriously affects other organ systems, such as the lungs, kidneys, and nervous system.

When to Suspect

Diagnostic Criteria 2016

ItemWeight/Score
Anti-SSA / Ro antibody positivity3
Focal lymphocytic sialadenitis with a focus score of ≥ 1 foci / 4 mm²3
Abnormal ocular staining score of ≥ 5 (or van Bijsterveld score of ≥ 4) 1
Shirmer's test (no local anesthetic) result of ≤ 5mm / 5 minutes1
Unstimulated salivary flow rate of ≤ 0.1 ml/minute1

Source:

Shiboski et. al. 2016 American College of Rheumatology Classification Criteria for Primary Sjögren's Syndrome