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