Oral mucosal manifestations in primary and secondary Sjögren syndrome and dry mouth syndrome.

Oral mucosal manifestations in primary and secondary Sjögren syndrome and dry mouth syndrome.

Postepy Dermatol Alergol. 2016 Feb;33(1):23-7

Authors: Błochowiak K, Olewicz-Gawlik A, Polańska A, Nowak-Gabryel M, Kocięcki J, Witmanowski H, Sokalski J

Abstract
INTRODUCTION: One of the most important symptoms of Sjögren syndrome is xerostomia. The oral cavity deprived of saliva and its natural lubricative, protective and antibacterial properties is prone to a number of unfavourable consequences.
AIM: To present the most important lesions on the oral mucosa in primary and secondary Sjögren syndrome and in dry mouth syndrome.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study group comprised 55 patients including 52 women and 3 men aged 20-72 years (average: 28.25 years).
RESULTS: Basing on the accepted criteria, primary Sjögren syndrome was diagnosed in 22 (40%) patients, secondary Sjögren syndrome in 18 (32.7%) patients, and dry mouth syndrome in 15 (27.27%) patients. The physical examination and the examination of the mouth were performed and history was elicited from every patient.
CONCLUSIONS: The most common pathologies appearing on the oral mucosa in primary and secondary Sjögren syndrome are angular cheilitis, cheilitis, increased lip dryness as well as non-specific ulcerations, aphthae and aphthoid conditions.

PMID: 26985175 [PubMed]

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