Sjögren's syndromeMracna in present

Abstract

Sjögren's syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by a reduced function of exocrine glands, mainly salivary and lacrimal glands based on chronic plasmocellular infiltration. Syndrome includes affection of glands in gastrointestinal system, respiratory apparatus, skin, and vaginal mucosa. I tis described separately as a primary Sjögren's syndrome or together with other inflammatory rheumatic diseases as a secondary Sjögren's syndrome. Advanced diagnostic is based mainly on serologic examinations. Treatment of patients reflects the form of Sjögren's syndrome. Despite recent knowledge the treatment is rather symptomatic than causal (Ref. 12).