Abstract
Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by keratoconjunctivitis sicca, xerostomia, and recurrent enlargement of the salivary glands. Most commonly noted in adults, it rarely affects adolescents. We describe a 15-year-old adolescent with recurrent parotid enlargement as an initial manifestation of this disease.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 53-56 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Adolescent Health Care |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1986 |
Keywords
- Auto-immune disorder
- Sjogren's syndrome
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health