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Sj%u00f6gren's SyndromeHistory:%u2022 Autoimmune disorder affecting exocrine glands%u2022 Presents with dry eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) and dry mouth (xerostomia)%u2022 Associated with other autoimmune conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)Diagnosis:%u2022 Serological tests (anti-SSA/Ro, anti-SSB/La antibodies), minor salivary gland biopsyManagement:%u2022 Symptomatic treatment, immunosuppression for systemic manifestations
