ICD·index Chapters ENESDE
4A43.21 category

Secondary Sjögren syndrome

Definition

Secondary Sjögren syndrome is a progressive inflammatory autoimmune disease affecting the exocrine glands in the presence of other systemic autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic sclerosis. Lymphocytic infiltrates replace functional epithelium, leading to oral and ocular dryness.

Also indexed as

Secondary Sjögren syndrome

Nearby in Sjögren syndrome