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Sjogren’s syndrome (SS) was first described by Henrik Sjögren, who documented association of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic immunopathy characterized by symptoms of dryness, especially KCS and xerostomia.
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Nelson, J.D. et al. (1998). Oral Pilocarpine for Symptomatic Relief of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in Patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome. In: Sullivan, D.A., Dartt, D.A., Meneray, M.A. (eds) Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes 2. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 438. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5359-5_140
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