Mikulicz Sjogren Syndrome

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Synonyms

• Dacryosialoadenopathia
• Dacryosialoadenopathy
• Mikulicz Syndrome
• Mikulicz-Radecki Syndrome
• Mikulicz-Sjogren Syndrome
• von Mikulicz Syndrome

Disorder Communities

• None

General Discussion
Mikulicz syndrome is a persistent condition characterized by the uncommon enhancement of glandulars in the head and also neck, consisting of those near the ears (parotids) as well as those around the eyes (lacrimal) as well as mouth (salivary). The tonsils and other glands in the soft tissue of the face and also neck could also be entailed. Although the disorder is generally referred to as benign, it consistently occurs in organization with another underlying condition such as tuberculosis, leukemia, syphilis, Hodgkin’s illness, lymphosarcoma, Sj gren syndrome, or lupus (SLE). Individuals that have Mikulicz syndrome go to elevated risk for establishing lymphomas.

Some individuals with Mikulicz disorder may experience recurring high temperatures. The fever may be gone along with by completely dry eyes, diminished tear production (lacrimation), as well as swelling of different parts of the eyes (uveitis). Lacrimal gland enhancement, parotid gland enhancement, completely dry mouth and also completely dry eyes are the timeless indicators.

The exact reason for Mikulicz syndrome is not known. Some scientists believe that Mikulicz syndrome need to be taken into consideration a type of Sj gren syndrome.