Sjogren Syndrome

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** An autoimmune disorder affecting the salivary and lacrimal glands. Morphologically, it is characterized by the presence of lymphocytic and plasmacytic infiltrates which cause destruction of these glands. It results in dry mouth and dry eyes. It may be associated with the presence of other autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus.

**Synonyms:** - Sjogren syndrome - Sjogren's Syndrome - Sjogren's Syndrome - Sjogren's Syndrome - Sjögren Syndrome