Sjögren's syndrome risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of Sjögren's syndrome include family history of autoimmune diseases, serological markers such as low complement levels and cryoglobulinaemia and parotid gland enlargement.
Risk Factors
- Common risk factors in the development of Sjögren's syndrome include family history of autoimmune diseases, serological markers such as low complement levels and cryoglobulinaemia and parotid gland enlargement.
Common Risk Factors
- Common risk factors in the development of Sjögren's syndrome include:[1][2][3]
- Family history of autoimmune diseases
- Male sex
- Serological markers such as low complement levels and cryoglobulinaemia
- Parotid gland enlargement
- Advancing age
References
- ↑ Priori R, Medda E, Conti F, Cassarà EA, Sabbadini MG, Antonioli CM, Gerli R, Danieli MG, Giacomelli R, Pietrogrande M, Valesini G, Stazi MA (2007). "Risk factors for Sjögren's syndrome: a case-control study". Clin. Exp. Rheumatol. 25 (3): 378–84. PMID 17631733.
- ↑ Singh AG, Singh S, Matteson EL (March 2016). "Rate, risk factors and causes of mortality in patients with Sjögren's syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies". Rheumatology (Oxford). 55 (3): 450–60. doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kev354. PMC 5009445. PMID 26412810.
- ↑ Villa A, Abati S (September 2011). "Risk factors and symptoms associated with xerostomia: a cross-sectional study". Aust Dent J. 56 (3): 290–5. doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.2011.01347.x. PMID 21884145.