Xerostomia in Sjogren′s Syndrome : Presentation of 3 Cases

Abstract

Sjogren′s syndrome first described in 1933, consists of the triad of xerostomia, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and in half to two thirds of patients, rheumatoid arthritis. The condition has been a subject of controversy pertaining to its diagnosis, etiopathogenesis, management and sequalae. Xerostomia, the oral component of this disorder is a cause of great discomfort. Three cases have been discussed in this article relevant to this condition.

Keywords

• Xerostomia Keratocanjunctivitis sicca
• rheumotoid artherilis