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Sj%u00f6gren's Syndrome%u2022Autoimmune disorder affecting exocrine glands, particularly salivary and lacrimal glandsDefinition:%u2022Anti-Ro (SSA)%u2022Anti-La (SSB)Key autoantibodies:%u2022Dry eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca)%u2022Dry mouth (xerostomia)%u2022 Parotid gland enlargementClinical features:%u2022 Schirmer's test for dry eyes%u2022 Salivary gland biopsyInvestigations:%u2022Artificial tears, saliva substitutes, pilocarpineManagement:
