Sjogren's syndrome in an adolescent

M. Susan Jay, David Freeman, Donna Jamieson, Betty B. Wray, Robert H. Durant

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)53-56
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Adolescent Health Care
Volume7
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1986

Keywords

  • Auto-immune disorder
  • Sjogren's syndrome

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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