Primary Sjögren syndrome is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects exocrine glands
such as the salivary and lacrimal glands. In addition, systemic involvement is common …

Primary Sjogren's syndrome is a complex systemic autoimmune disorder that primarily
affects exocrine glands such as the lacrimal glands. Dry eye disease is one of the most …

Investigating cytokines in tear fluid and saliva may offer valuable information for
understanding the pathogenesis of primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS). Cytokine profiles in …

Meibography allows observation of meibomian glands in an objective and repeatable
manner. Original meibography systems were invasive and not readily adopted by …

The meibomian glands are lipid-secreting glands located in the tarsal plates, whose
secretory products cover the tear film, thereby reducing evaporation as well as ensuring …

Purpose The lacrimal exocrinopathy of primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is one of the main
causes of severe dry eye syndrome and a burden for patients. Early recognition and …

Background Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease, and its important feature is the
lymphocyte infiltration of exocrine glands, including lacrimal glands. It contributes to defects …

The diagnostic work-up of primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) includes quantifying saliva and
tear production, evaluation of autoantibodies in serum and histopathological analysis of …

This study evaluated to what extent tear film break-up time (TFBUT) could discriminate
pathological scores for other clinical tests and explore the associations between them. Dry …

Understanding the impact of the disease on quality of life is crucial in patient management.
In this cross-sectional study, general and oral health-related quality of life questionnaires …