Symptoms
Persistent dry eyes and mouth, fatigue, joint pain and sometimes skin, lung or neurological features.
Diagnosis
Gland function tests, anti-Ro/SSA antibodies and, when needed, minor salivary gland biopsy.
Follow-up
Dryness is treated symptomatically; systemic features require specific assessment and treatment.
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