Sjogren syndrome

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.

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Dr. Manorama Rajan

Neurology

Mononeuritis multiplex- polyarteritis Nodosa

A 53 yr old ,M,is seen in the clinic for new onset wrist drop rt side about a week ago. Two weeks prior to this ,he also developed a left sided footdrop that has persisted since then. Examination shows rt wrist weakness with finger extensio...See More

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Dr. Manorama Rajan

Neurology

Case Conclusion Thanks for all answers. The correct answer is B Polyarteritis nodosa.This patient's clinical presentation is most consistent with a mononeuritis multiplex affecting tge rt radial nerve and left perennial nerves.Mononeurit...

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Bhavya Arora

MBBS Student

Sjögren syndrome is associated with 1) Xerostomia 2) Keratoconjunctivitis sicca 3) Both of these 4) None of these

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Bhavya Arora

MBBS Student

It is associated with both of them

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Dr. Suprema Prasad

General Practice

plz diagnose the following case and management plz.pain on sitting and itching present.no hlo of fever.pt hv hlo of prim...See More

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Dr. Ila Jain

Pathology

A 57-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and arthritis is referred to a rheumatologist for evaluation. A complete blood count (CBC) is normal, and a mini-chem panel shows no electrolyte abnormalities. Her erythrocyte sedimentation...See More

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