# Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions

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  "title": "Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions",
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This cluster of papers focuses on the diagnosis, classification, and management of Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease primarily affecting the salivary glands. It explores the use of saliva as a diagnostic tool, development of classification criteria, association with lymphoma, and potential biomarkers for early detection. Additionally, it discusses the impact of xerostomia and various treatment approaches.

Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap.

Source: https://openalex.org/T11521

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