A short review of the pathogenesis of Sjögren's syndrome.
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Sjögren's syndrome can present in a heterogeneous manner with symptoms varying from systemic features such as unexplained fever, weight loss and neurological manifestations to the more typical symptoms of dry mucus membranes. There is discussion of the wide differential diagnosis, followed by a brief overview of the diagnosis, extraglandular manifestations and pathogenesis of primary Sjögren's syndrome.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Autoimmunity reviews
دوره 5 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006