Secondary Sjögren syndrome

Description

Secondary Sjögren syndrome is a progressive inflammatory autoimmune disease affecting the exocrine glands in the presence of other systemic autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic sclerosis. Lymphocytic infiltrates replace functional epithelium, leading to oral and ocular dryness.

Index terms

Secondary Sjögren syndrome

Exclusions from above levels

02 – Neoplasms
18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
20 – Developmental anomalies

Sibling codes

4A43.20 – Primary Sjögren syndrome
4A43.22 – Paediatric onset Sjögren syndrome
4A43.2Y – Other specified sjögren syndrome
4A43.2Z – Sjögren syndrome, unspecified

Foundation entity

Secondary Sjögren syndrome – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/953143133

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 4A43.2: Sjögren syndrome › 4A43: Overlap or undifferentiated nonorgan specific systemic autoimmune disease › 04: Diseases of the immune system