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Sjogren’s syndrome or sicca syndrome is a triad of keratoconjunctivitis sicca, xerostomia, and rheumatoid arthritis. Dry eyes and mouth characterize this syndrome. Henrik Sjogren described it in 1933. It is an autoimmune disorder. It affects the mucous membranes of the eyes and mouth that lead to their decreased secretion. It also leads to generalized dryness.

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