Question 8 (part 2) · LDEK · Salivary gland diseases

Indicate symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome:

1) parotid gland oedema;
2) salivary glands’ oedema as a constant symptom;
3) pneumonia;
4) muscle and joint pain;
5) palpitations.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3,4.
  2. B. 1,4,5.
  3. C. 2,3,4.
  4. D. 2,5.
  5. E. all of the above mentioned.
Hint

Salivary enlargement in this autoimmune disease tends to come and go, and extraglandular involvement often affects lungs and joints.

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