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Primary Sjögren's Syndrome In Patients With Celiac Disease, Funda Erbasan, Deni̇z Turgut Çoban, Uğur Karasu, Yeşi̇m Çeki̇n, Bayram Yeşi̇l, Ayhan Hi̇lmi̇ Çeki̇n, Di̇nç Süren, Mustafa Ender Terzi̇oğlu
Primary Sjögren's Syndrome In Patients With Celiac Disease, Funda Erbasan, Deni̇z Turgut Çoban, Uğur Karasu, Yeşi̇m Çeki̇n, Bayram Yeşi̇l, Ayhan Hi̇lmi̇ Çeki̇n, Di̇nç Süren, Mustafa Ender Terzi̇oğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Many autoimmune diseases occur concomitantly with celiac disease (CD). We aimed to determine the frequency of Sjögren's syndrome (SS) in CD patients based on SS-specific serology verified by minor labial salivary biopsy. Materials and methods: Eight-two patients with CD were included in the study. After examination for objective evidence of sicca complex, all patients were tested for serological presence of rheumatoid factor (RF) and antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) and for ANA profile. Minor labial salivary biopsy was performed for patients with positive serology and/or clinical signs of SS. Results: Of the patients included, 24 (29.3%) had dry eye symptoms while …