Zespół Sjőgrena – aktualne poglądy dotyczące etiologii, patogenezy obrazu klinicznego i leczenia
Journal Title: Polski Przegląd Otorynolaryngologiczny - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Sjőgren’s syndrome is one of the most common chronic autoimmune diseases, and is characterized by progressive degeneration of numerous exocrine glands, in the fist instance a salivary and lacrimal glands, and affecting also many tissues and organ systems in the body. Aim of this study was to present, on a base of current literature, the current review of etiology, pathogenesis, diversity of clinical picture and course of disease, pointing out a polyautoimmunity of Sjőgren’s syndrome. The review of actual therapeutic options as well as a future perspective In this matter was discussed. The criteria of current primary and secondary Sjőgren’s syndrome classifiation was presented. The proper, early diagnosis, with taking into account an adverse prognostic factors, may inflence the treatment plans, inflencing the course of disease.
Authors and Affiliations
Stanisław Bień
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP51053
- DOI -
- Views 205
- Downloads 0
Iatrogenic meningoencephalic herniation of the temporal bone – a case report
This article presents a case of 42-year-old woman with the iatrogenic transtemporal meningoencephalic herniation. The patient was treated surgically because of chronic otitis media without an expected improvement. Despit...
Sound conduction system measurements in the middle ear using Laser Doppler Vibrometry – review of the literature
Introduction: The authors present the results of the work published between 1980–2011 affecting various aspects of sound conduction system measurements in the middle ear performed using Laser Doppler Vibrometry. Aim: The...
Value of exfoliative cytology in diagnosis of oral paracoccidioidomycosis - case report
Paracoccidioidomycosis is a systemic mycosis caused by inhalation of the fungus P. brasiliensis. The primary infection involves the lungs and can spread to other organs and systems resulting in secondary lesions in the m...
European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps 2012 – most current knowledge on rhinosinusitis
The European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps 2012 (EPOS 2012) is the updated version of EPOS document, published in 2005 and 2007. Among the chairs and authors of EPOS 2012, similarly like previously ar...
Meningioma mimicking vestibular schwannoma – a case report
Meningiomas are one of the most common intracranial neoplasms, usually located in the supratentorial region. Their location within the posterior cranial fossa is rare, but even in such cases, the diagnosis is possible ow...