Abstract
1/2016
vol. 33
Original paper
Oral mucosal manifestations in primary and secondary Sjögren syndrome and dry mouth syndrome
Adv Dermatol Allergol 2016; XXXIII (1): 23–27
Online publish date: 2016/02/29
Introduction: One of the most important symptoms of Sjögren syndrome is xerostomia. The oral cavity deprived of saliva and its natural lubricative, protective and antibacterial properties is prone to a number of unfavourable consequences.
Aim: To present the most important lesions on the oral mucosa in primary and secondary Sjögren syndrome and in dry mouth syndrome.
Material and methods: The study group comprised 55 patients including 52 women and 3 men aged 20–72 years (average: 28.25 years).
Results: Basing on the accepted criteria, primary Sjögren syndrome was diagnosed in 22 (40%) patients, secondary Sjögren syndrome in 18 (32.7%) patients, and dry mouth syndrome in 15 (27.27%) patients. The physical examination and the examination of the mouth were performed and history was elicited from every patient.
Conclusions: The most common pathologies appearing on the oral mucosa in primary and secondary Sjögren syndrome are angular cheilitis, cheilitis, increased lip dryness as well as non-specific ulcerations, aphthae and aphthoid conditions.
Aim: To present the most important lesions on the oral mucosa in primary and secondary Sjögren syndrome and in dry mouth syndrome.
Material and methods: The study group comprised 55 patients including 52 women and 3 men aged 20–72 years (average: 28.25 years).
Results: Basing on the accepted criteria, primary Sjögren syndrome was diagnosed in 22 (40%) patients, secondary Sjögren syndrome in 18 (32.7%) patients, and dry mouth syndrome in 15 (27.27%) patients. The physical examination and the examination of the mouth were performed and history was elicited from every patient.
Conclusions: The most common pathologies appearing on the oral mucosa in primary and secondary Sjögren syndrome are angular cheilitis, cheilitis, increased lip dryness as well as non-specific ulcerations, aphthae and aphthoid conditions.
Keywords
Sjögren syndrome, dry mouth syndrome
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