Mikulicz Syndrome

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Words

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

Disorder Class

• None

General Discussion
Mikulicz syndrome is a persistent problem characterized by the uncommon augmentation of glandulars in the head as well as neck, including those near the ears (parotids) as well as those around the eyes (lacrimal) and mouth (salivary). The tonsils and also other glands in the soft tissue of the face and also neck might additionally be entailed. Although the disorder is almost always described as benign, it always takes place in organization with another underlying problem such as consumption, leukemia, syphilis, Hodgkin’s disease, lymphosarcoma, Sj gren disorder, or lupus (SLE). Individuals who have Mikulicz disorder go to increased danger for establishing lymphomas.

Some people with Mikulicz syndrome could experience persisting fevers. The high temperature may be gone along with by completely dry eyes, lessened tear production (lacrimation), and also swelling of various components of the eyes (uveitis). Lacrimal glandular enhancement, parotid glandular enhancement, completely dry mouth as well as dry eyes are the timeless indications.

The exact cause of Mikulicz syndrome is unknowned. Some researchers think that Mikulicz disorder should be considered a type of Sj gren disorder.