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SECONDARY SJOGREN’S SYNDROME-A CASE REPORT

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Dr. S. Neela Priyadharshini, Dr.C.Indhu, Dr.K.Namitha Bhuvaneswari
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.s2.208

Abstract

Sjogren syndrome isan autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the exocrine glandswhich can be primary or secondary.Secondarysjogren is diagnosed when it coexist with systemic connective tissue disease. Though symptoms of secondary sjogren is mild, it is necessary to follow such cases for ocular symptoms /signs for dry eye disease and cautious use of drugs which precipitates dry eye disease in such cases is important.This case is to emphasize the importance of screening and follow up of patients with connective tissue disorders for secondary sjogrens and avoidance of drugs causing dry eyes in such patients.

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