Sjogren's syndrome: a neurological perspective
Orlando Graziani Póvoas Barsottini, Marianna Pinheiro Moraes de Moraes, Pedro Henrique Almeida Fraiman, Victor Hugo Rocha Marussi, Alexandre Wagner Silva de Souza, Pedro Braga‐Neto, Mariana Spitz
Abstract
Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of salivary and lacrimal glands, resulting in sicca symptoms. Additionally, SS presents with neurological manifestations that significantly impact the nervous system. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the neurological aspects of SSj, covering both the peripheral and central nervous system involvement, while emphasizing diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineLymphocytic infiltrationPeripheral nervous systemAutoimmune diseaseSjögren syndromePathologyNervous systemCentral nervous systemDiseaseDermatologyPeripheralInternal medicinePsychiatrySalivary Gland Disorders and FunctionsPituitary Gland Disorders and TreatmentsAutoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments