Sjogren Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

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Sjogren Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Sjogren syndrome (SS) is a chronic systemic disorder characterized by polyglandular tissue destruction that causes keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) and xerostomia. Patients with primary Sjogren syndrome have keratoconjunctivitis sicca and xerostomia, whereas those with secondary Sjogren syndrome ...

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Two common symptoms of Sjögren syndrome include dry eyes and mouth. Learn more about the symptoms and causes. http://bit.ly/9FPZKL

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TRACTISS to Study Rituximab Effects in Sjgren's Syndrome : Internal Medicine News

internalmedicinenews.com — “Internal Medicine News Digital Network is the online destination and multimedia properties of Internal Medicine News, the independent news publication. Our breaking news covers all areas of internal medicine including adolescent medicine; cardiovascular disease; dermatology; diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism; gastroenterology; geriatric medicine; infectious diseases; mental health; oncology and hematology; nephrology and urology; neurology; pulmonary disease and sleep medicine; practice treView full resource at internalmedicinenews.com

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For Sjogren's syndrome, trial of rituximab vs. placebo enrolling patients soon in UK. Sara Freeman reports. http://bit.ly/jzDNb4

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Sjogren Syndrome: eMedicine Rheumatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sjogren syndrome (SS) is a systemic chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by lymphocytic infiltrates in exocrine organs. Most individuals with Sjogren syndrome present with sicca symptoms, such as xerophthalmia (dry eyes), xerostomia (dry mouth), and parotid gland ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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New study of rituximab in primary Sjogren Syndrome. See the eMedicine topic Sjogren Syndrome. http://bit.ly/cAhVNM

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Infantile Hemangioma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Infantile hemangiomas are benign vascular neoplasms that have a characteristic clinical course marked by early proliferation and followed by spontaneous involution. During the proliferative phase in the neonatal period or early infancy, a rapidly dividing endothelial ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Sjogren Syndrome: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sjogren syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by xerostomia (dry mouth), xerophthalmia (dry eyes), and lymphocytic infiltration of the exocrine glands. This triad is also known as the sicca complex. Sjogren syndrome displays a wide ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 4:29 am By:

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Sjögren syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing dry mouth and eyes and involves the exocrine glands. http://bit.ly/aIOzOz

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Rubella: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Rubella is usually a mild viral illness involving the skin, the lymph nodes, and, less commonly, the joints. The most important complication of rubella is congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). Pathophysiology Rubella is an RNA virus classified ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Rubella is usually a mild viral illness involving the skin, the lymph nodes, and, less commonly, the joints. Learn more.http://bit.ly/a4CX1g

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Chickenpox: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the etiologic agent of the clinical syndrome of chickenpox (varicella). Zoster, a different clinical entity, is caused by reactivation of VZV after primary infection. VZV is a double-stranded DNA virus included ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the etiologic agent of the clinical syndrome of chickenpox (varicella). Learn more. http://bit.ly/bYWMmm

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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is an acute dermatologic disease, the presentation of which may constitute a true emergency. The disorder is characterized by widespread erythematous macules and targetoid lesions; full-thickness epidermal necrosis, at least focally; and ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Both Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis can both constitute emergencies. See what else they share.http://bit.ly/bZQppO

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Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, also termed Sweet syndrome, is a reactive process characterized by the abrupt onset of tender, red-to-purple papules, and nodules that coalesce to form plaques. The plaques usually occur on the upper extremities, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweet syndrome) results in the sudden appearance of tender lumps on the skin.http://bit.ly/95PYx0

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Brachioradial Pruritus: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: INTRODUCTION Brachioradial pruritus is a neurogenic itch syndrome of the upper extremities. It is typically localized to the skin on the dorsolateral forearm overlying the proximal head of the brachioradialis muscle, but involvement of the upper arms ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Brachioradial pruritus is a skin condition that is known to cause intense itching on the arms. http://bit.ly/be2j9T

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Wells Syndrome (Eosinophilic Cellulitis): eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1971, George Wells first described this syndrome as a recurrent granulomatous dermatitis with eosinophilia.1 Wells and Smith renamed it eosinophilic cellulitis in 1979.2Eosinophilic cellulitis (Wells syndrome) is an uncommon condition of unknown etiology. ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Wells syndrome (eosinophilic cellulitis) is a condition of unknown cause. Learn the symptoms. http://bit.ly/dimmIG

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Favre-Racouchot Syndrome (Nodular Elastosis With Cysts and Comedones): eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Favre-Racouchot syndrome is a disorder consisting of multiple open and closed comedones in the presence of actinically damaged skin. The disease was originally described in 1932 by Favre1 and reviewed in detail by Favre and ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Favre-Racouchot syndrome is a skin condition involving blackheads or whiteheads and skin thickening. Learn causes. http://bit.ly/dp9xjg

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Werner Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Otto Werner originally defined Werner syndrome (WS) in 1904 on the basis of sclerodermalike, thin, tight skin and bilateral cataracts. WS is also known as progeria adultorum, progeria of the adult, and pangeria. WS is the ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Warner syndrome is the most common of all premature aging disorders. Learn the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/aJbyzs

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Winchester Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Winchester syndrome (WS) is a syndrome of pathologic changes consisting of dwarfism (resulting from disturbances of the skeletal-articular system), corneal opacities, coarsening of facial features, leathery skin, and hypertrichosis. In 1969, Winchester et al first described ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Winchester syndrome (WS) is a syndrome of pathologic changes consisting of dwarfism, eye problems, and skin changes. http://bit.ly/cnJfVE

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Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is an X-linked recessive disorder originally described as a clinical triad of thrombocytopenia, eczema (atopiclike dermatitis), and recurrent pyogenic infections. Only 27% of patients have the classic triad, 20% of patients have hematologic ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a rare condition that affects blood cells and immune system cells. Learn more. http://bit.ly/dxaGuq

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Refsum Disease: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Refsum disease (RD) is a neurocutaneous syndrome that is characterized biochemically by the accumulation of phytanic acid in plasma and tissues. Patients with Refsum disease are unable to degrade phytanic acid because of a deficient activity ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Refsum disease is a genetic disorder in which problems arise maintain nerve coverings. Learn more about symptoms. http://bit.ly/d0d0OJ

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