Sjogren syndrome is an
Alternative Names
Xerostomia-Sjogren syndrome; Keratoconjunctivitis sicca - Sjogren's
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause of Sjogren syndrome is unknown. The syndrome occurs most often in women ages 40 - 50. It is rare in children. Young patients usually have signs of another
The syndrome may be associated with:
Polymyositis Rheumatoid arthritis Scleroderma Systemic lupus erythematosus
Sjogren syndrome affects about 1 - 4 million people in the United States.
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Review Date: 05/31/2009
Reviewed By: Mark James Borigini, MD, Rheumatologist in the Washington, DC Metro
area. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed
by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
