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

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It is associated with both of them


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