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Oral mucosal manifestations in primary and secondary Sjögren syndrome and dry mouth syndrome
INTRODUCTION: One of the most important symptoms of Sjögren syndrome is xerostomia. The oral cavity deprived of saliva and its natural lubricative, protective and antibacterial properties is prone to a number of unfavourable consequences. AIM: To present the most important lesions on the oral mucosa...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2016
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4793060/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26985175 http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/pdia.2016.57764 |
Sumario: | INTRODUCTION: One of the most important symptoms of Sjögren syndrome is xerostomia. The oral cavity deprived of saliva and its natural lubricative, protective and antibacterial properties is prone to a number of unfavourable consequences. AIM: To present the most important lesions on the oral mucosa in primary and secondary Sjögren syndrome and in dry mouth syndrome. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study group comprised 55 patients including 52 women and 3 men aged 20–72 years (average: 28.25 years). RESULTS: Basing on the accepted criteria, primary Sjögren syndrome was diagnosed in 22 (40%) patients, secondary Sjögren syndrome in 18 (32.7%) patients, and dry mouth syndrome in 15 (27.27%) patients. The physical examination and the examination of the mouth were performed and history was elicited from every patient. CONCLUSIONS: The most common pathologies appearing on the oral mucosa in primary and secondary Sjögren syndrome are angular cheilitis, cheilitis, increased lip dryness as well as non-specific ulcerations, aphthae and aphthoid conditions. |
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