@Article{Błochowiak2016,
journal="Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii",
issn="1642-395X",
volume="33",
number="1",
year="2016",
title="Oral mucosal manifestations in primary and secondary Sjögren syndrome and dry mouth syndrome",
abstract=" 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.",
author="Błochowiak, Katarzyna
and Olewicz-Gawlik, Anna
and Polańska, Adriana
and Nowak-Gabryel, Michalina
and Kocięcki, Jarosław
and Witmanowski, Henryk
and Sokalski, Jerzy",
pages="23--27",
doi="10.5114/pdia.2016.57764",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/pdia.2016.57764"
}