| sjogren syndrome | <radiology> Chronic systematic inflammatory disorder of unknown aetiology characterised by dryness of mucous membranes, primary Sjogren syndrome: without underlying autoimmune disease, recurrent parotitis in children, sicca syndrome (xerophthalmia and xerostomia), secondary Sjogren syndrome: connective tissue diseases (RA, systemic lupus erythematosus, PSS, psoriasis, etc), lymphoprolifertive disorders (lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis, pseudolymphoma, lymphoma, Waldenstrom macroglobulinaemia) Findings: CXR: reticulododular pattern, patchy consolidation/atelactisis, pneumonitis, with or without pleural effusion, ultrasound: multiple scattered parotid cysts bilaterally, enlarged lacrimal glands (12 Dec 1998) |
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| Sjogren's disease | <syndrome> An immunologic disorder characterised by progressive destruction of the exocrine glands (sweat glands, lacrimal glands, salivary glands). Symptoms include dry eyes, dry mouth, persistent cough (dry airways) and lack of saliva. Approximately 30% also have rheumatoid arthritis. Kidney involvement (kidney dysfunction) is seen in 40% of patients. Sjogren's syndrome affects predominately females in their thirties to forties. The lungs, peripheral nerves, blood vessels (vasculitis) and thyroid may also be affected. (27 Sep 1997) |
| Sjogren's syndrome | <syndrome> An immunologic disorder characterised by progressive destruction of the exocrine glands (sweat glands, lacrimal glands, salivary glands). Symptoms include dry eyes, dry mouth, persistent cough (dry airways) and lack of saliva. Approximately 30% also have rheumatoid arthritis. Kidney involvement (kidney dysfunction) is seen in 40% of patients. Sjogren's syndrome affects predominately females in their thirties to forties. The lungs, peripheral nerves, blood vessels (vasculitis) and thyroid may also be affected. (27 Sep 1997) |
| Sjogren, Henrik | <person> Swedish ophthalmologist, *1899. See: Sjogren's disease, Sjogren's syndrome, Gougerot-Sjogren disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Sjogren, Torsten | <person> Swedish physician, 1859-1939. See: Sjogren-Larsson syndrome, Torsten Sjogren's syndrome, Marinesco-Sjogren syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sjogren-larsson syndrome | <syndrome> Rare syndrome of autosomal recessive inheritance characterised by ichthyosis, mental retardation, and spastic pyramidal symptoms. It is associated with a defect in fatty alcohol metabolism. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Sjoqvist tractotomy | Division of the descending fibres of the trigeminal tract in the medulla. Synonym: intramedullary tractotomy, Sjoqvist tractotomy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Sjoqvist, O | <person> Swedish neurosurgeon, 1901-1954. See: Sjoqvist tractotomy. (05 Mar 2000) |