Glass WHALE Christmas Tree Ornament, 6.5 Long, Primitives by Kathy Glass WhaleChristmas Ornamentby Primitives by KathyThis beautiful whale ornament is unique and large-measuring 6.5 inches long!With a silver crackle glaze and a sparkly'water spout', this ornament is sure to be a holiday favorite! more
Knowledge center. Sjogren's syndrome (Sjoegrens SjÃ¶grens) syndrome is a chronic disorder of the immune-system a-long term autoimmune-disease in which the'patient s white blood cells attack the saliva and tear, glands leading to dry mouth and eyes because the'body s tear and saliva production is. reducedjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease-the patient's immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues, mistaking them for dangerous pathogens, such as infectious bacteria or viruses. Experts are not sure why Sjogren's syndrome affects some individuals, and not others.
Reference Range(s) Clinical Significance. Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is a systemic autoimmune disease in which loss of salivary gland and lachrymal gland function is associated with hypergammaglobulinemia, autoantibody production, mild kidney and lung disease and eventually lymphoma.