Sjögren's syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf autoimmune disease
systemic disease
gptkbp:affects exocrine glands
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:systemic_lupus_erythematosus
rheumatoid arthritis
gptkbp:cause leukemia
fatigue
joint pain
peripheral neuropathy
skin rashes
kidney involvement
lung involvement
swelling of salivary glands
vaginal dryness
gptkbp:characterizedBy dry mouth
dry eyes
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:women
gptkbp:complication leukemia
peripheral neuropathy
vasculitis
renal tubular acidosis
interstitial lung disease
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:Schirmer's_test
gptkb:anti-SSA_antibody
gptkb:anti-SSB_antibody
salivary gland biopsy
gptkbp:field rheumatology
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1933
gptkbp:hasAutoantibody gptkb:anti-La/SSB
gptkb:anti-Ro/SSA
gptkb:antinuclear_antibody
gptkb:rheumatoid_factor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sjögren's syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code M35.0
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D012859
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Henrik_Sjögren
gptkbp:OMIM 270150
gptkbp:prevalence 0.1% to 4% of population
gptkbp:riskFactor genetic predisposition
other autoimmune diseases
female sex
gptkbp:symptom gptkb:keratoconjunctivitis_sicca
xerostomia
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:pilocarpine
corticosteroids
immunosuppressants
eye drops
cevimeline
hydroxychloroquine
gptkbp:typicalOnsetAge 40-60 years
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Primary_Biliary_Cirrhosis
gptkb:Schur's_syndrome
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6