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Sjögren syndrome

Sjögren syndrome (SjS) is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by the development of sicca symptoms and, in some patients, systemic disease. This PrimeView focuses on the aetiopathogenetic mechanisms of SjS and also discusses the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of this disease.

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Sjögren syndrome. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2, 16048 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrdp.2016.48

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