Parasympathetic failure does not contribute to ocular dryness in primary Sjogren's syndrome

Authors :: Barendregt, P.J.
Meiracker, A.H van den
Markusse, H.M.
Tulen, J.H.M.
Boomsma, F.
Heijde, G.L. van der
Veld, A.J. Man in't
Source :: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Dec, 1999, Vol. 58 Issue 12, p746, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Although Sjogren's syndrome can affect the parasympathetic system, this does not cause eye dryness in most patients. Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that affects the nervous system in about one-fourth of all patients. In a study of 41 patients, 15% had abnormal parasympathetic function.

Subjects :: Sjogren's syndrome -- Complications
Nervous system, Parasympathetic -- Health aspects
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