What is Sjogren's Syndrome
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Sjogren's Syndrome Definition
Sjogren's syndrome is an inflammatory disease. The immune system destroys cells in exocrine glands. It occurs most often the tear and salivary glands. It is a lifelong condition. There are two types:
- Primary Sjogren's syndrome-occurs alone
- Secondary Sjogren's syndrome-occurs with other rheumatic conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis , Scleroderma , or Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (lupus)
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