Chapter 19: Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

Aug 16, 2002 · Thus, dryness of eyes and mouth are termed keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). There are many different causes for KCS. When they occur as a result of an autoimmune process, the condition is called Sjögren’s syndrome, which usually occurs in middle-aged women and has prevalence in about 1 in 500 adult persons. ................
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