Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3122336 Asian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2006 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

This report is of an 8-year-old girl with primary Sjögren's syndrome. Examination revealed the characteristic features of salivary and lacrimal gland dysfunction in addition to laboratory test abnormalities, although the patient did not complain of a feeling of dryness. There was no evidence of extraglandular manifestations or complications of other autoimmune diseases. The patient continues to receive symptomatic treatment for dry mouth and long-term follow-up to monitor any emerging complications.

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