Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown origin that particularly affects the salivary and tear glands. Dry eyes and dry mouth are the most common symptoms of the disease, while other symptoms may include dryness in the skin, throat, and nose. The disease can also affect other organs and parts of the body, such as the nerves, lungs, blood vessels, joints, digestive organs, and kidneys. Furthermore, approximately 5% of patients with Sjögren’s syndrome may develop B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Sjögren’s syndrome can occur either alone as a primary disease, or as a secondary disease associated with other autoimmune disorders such as scleroderma, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis. 

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