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ArticleJournal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFP2025

Sjogren's syndrome-Case series and literature review.

Nivia Mahadoon, Manju Mariam Stephen Mathunny

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Article in Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFP, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Nivia MahadoonDepartment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
Manju Mariam Stephen MathunnyDepartment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Government Dental College, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterised by lymphocytic infiltration of exocrine glands, leading to xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sicca. To analyse the demographic details, clinical presentations, and serological and histopathological findings in a series of patients diagnosed with SS. This retrospective case series of SS was conducted at a tertiary institution in Kerala. The study comprised 10 patients with a mean age of 49 years, exhibiting a female-to-male ratio of 9:1. The most common clinical signs included xerostomia (90%), xerophthalmia (100%). Histopathological examination revealed focal lymphocytic sialadenitis in all cases (100%), with a mean focus score of 1.35. SS predominantly affects middle-aged women and presents with sicca symptoms. Histopathological examination of labial salivary glands remains the valuable diagnostic tool. Future research should concentrate on exploring targeted therapies that can improve the quality of life for those affected by SS.

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Sjogren’s syndromexerophthalmiaxerostomia

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PMID41695833
PMCPMC12904482

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