A 45-year-old woman with long-standing rheumatoid ahritis complains of dry eyes and dry mouth. Bilateral enlargement of the parotids is noted on physical examination. The syndrome described here is best described as
Correct Answer: Autoimmune
Description: Sjogren syndrome Chronic autoimmune disorder Characterized by dry eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) & dry mouth (xerostomia) d/t immunologically mediated lymphocytic infiltration & parenchymal destruction of lacrimal & salivary glands.
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