Gum Test, Saxon Test and Ophthalmic Tests for Sjoegren's Syndrome.
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Accession number;02A0208857
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| Title;Gum Test, Saxon Test and Ophthalmic Tests for Sjoegren's Syndrome. |
| Author;
TORIKAI KATSUTAKA
(Fujita Health Univ.)
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Journal Title;Prog Med
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Journal Code:F0664B
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ISSN:0287-3648
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VOL.22;NO.1;PAGE.43-46(2002)
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| Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.4, REF.5 |
| Pub. Country;Japan |
| Language;Japanese |
| Abstract;Several tests are used for evaluation of the reduced secretion of salivary or lacrimal gland in Sjoegren's syndrome. Both of Gum test and Saxon test are main tests for evaluation of Xerostomia. Gum test is the most popular, but Saxon test is more sensitive for quantification of salivary fluid volume. As for the ophthalmic tests, Schirmer test is commonly used to evaluate the secretion of lacrimal fluid. In addition, Fluorescein test and Rose-Begal test are useful for the detection of erosions on surfaces of keratoconjunctiva caused by decreased lacrimal fluids in Sjoegren's syndrome. Subjective dryness is not reliable for evaluation of secretion of the severity of Sjoegren's syndrome. Therefore, objective evidences for reduction of salivary or lacrimal secretions with above-mentioned tests are essential for diagnosis of Sjoegren's syndrome, and also for evaluation of the efficacy of medicines for Sjoegren's syndrome. (author abst.) |
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