Parasympathetic nervous system dysfunction in primary Sjögren's syndrome.
review · Level V
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Abstract
In the past sicca syndromes were attributed to destruction of glandular tissue. It is now thought that cytokines, autoantibodies, and parasympathetic nervous system dysfunction all have an important role in the xerostomia and xerophthalmia in Sjögren's syndrome.
Medical subject headings
- Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
- Parasympathetic Nervous System
- Sjogren's Syndrome