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- $Subject{Mikulicz Syndrome Dacryosialoadenopathy Dacryosialoadenopathia
- Mikulicz-Sjogren Syndrome Mikulicz-Radecki Syndrome von Mikulicz Syndrome
- Mikulicz Syndrome}
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- Copyright (C) 1986 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
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- Mikulicz Syndrome
-
- ** IMPORTANT **
- It is possible the main title of the article (Mikulicz Syndrome) is not
- the name you expected. Please check the SYNONYMS listing to find the
- alternate names and disorder subdivisions covered by this article.
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- Synonyms
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- Dacryosialoadenopathy
- Dacryosialoadenopathia
- Mikulicz-Sjogren Syndrome
- Mikulicz-Radecki Syndrome
- von Mikulicz Syndrome, also known as Mikulicz Syndrome
-
- General Discussion
-
- ** REMINDER **
- The information contained in the Rare Disease Database is provided for
- educational purposes only. It should not be used for diagnostic or treatment
- purposes. If you wish to obtain more information about this disorder, please
- contact your personal physician and/or the agencies listed in the "Resources"
- section of this report.
-
-
- Mikulicz Syndrome is a benign chronic lymphocytic infiltration and
- enlargement of the tonsils, and glands near the ear (parotid), beneath the
- upper jaw bone (submaxillary), tear (lacrimal), and salivary glands. This
- condition causes excessive dryness of the mouth and eyes.
-
- Symptoms
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- Mikulicz Syndrome is characterized by dryness of the mouth which may cause
- difficulty in swallowing and tooth decay, absent or decreased tears, and
- blurred vision. Symmetric, painless, hard swellings (tumefactions) of the
- tear and salivary glands occur and recur during the course of the disease,
- which waxes and wanes.
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- Causes
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- The causes of Mikulicz Syndrome are unknown, although it is suspected to be
- an autoimmune disorder. The disease may be associated with chronic
- lymphocytic leukemia, lymphosarcoma, Hodgkin's Disease, tuberculosis,
- sarcoidosis or systemic lupus erythematosus. It can also be part of a
- familial disorder which often occurs in combination with Sjogren Syndrome.
- Some scientists have speculated that Mikulicz Syndrome and Sjogren Syndrome
- may actually be the same disorder.
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- Related Disorders
-
- Sjogren Syndrome is a degeneration of the tear and salivary glands which may
- be associated with arthritis. Malignant and benign salivary gland tumors can
- also cause swelling of the salivary glands. Mumps is an acute, contagious,
- generalized viral infection usually causing the painful enlargement of the
- salivary glands, most commonly those near the ear (the parotids). Parotid
- enlargement can also be drug-related (e.g., caused by iodides or
- guanethidine). Obstruction of the duct from the parotid gland to the mouth
- (Stensen's duct) by a stone can also cause swelling of the parotid gland.
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- Therapies: Standard
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- Diagnosis of Mikulicz Syndrome is accomplished by means of a biopsy.
- Treatment of this disorder is symptomatic. A soft moist diet can reduce the
- pain caused by chewing and swallowing. In severe cases, artificial saliva
- can be used to moisten the mouth, and, in most cases, artificial tears should
- be used to keep the eyes moist and thus avoid infection.
-
- Therapies aimed at treating the underlying cause of the disease may also
- be initiated. Examples include radiation therapy if the primary condition is
- Hodgkin's Disease or a lymphosarcoma, antibiotics if the underlying disease
- is syphilis or tuberculosis, and corticosteroids are applied if the cause is
- sarcoidosis. If lymphocytic leukemia is the underlying cause, it is usually
- treated with cancer chemotherapy drugs. If the primary condition is Systemic
- Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or Sjogren Syndrome, anti-inflammatory and anti-
- malarial drugs are prescribed for treating the mild forms of these disorders
- and corticosteroids are used when the disease is more severe. (For more
- information of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Sjogren Syndrome, please
- choose "Lupus" and "Sjogren" as your search terms in the Rare Disease
- database.)
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- Therapies: Investigational
-
- This disease entry is based upon medical information available through May
- 1990. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every
- entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please
- check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current
- information about this disorder.
-
- Resources
-
- For more information on Mikulicz Syndrome, please contact:
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- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
- P.O. Box 8923
- New Fairfield, CT 06812-1783
- (203) 746-6518
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- NIH/National Institute of Dental Research
- 9000 Rockville Pike
- Bethesda, MD 20892
- (301) 496-4261
-
- Sjogren Syndrome Foundation
- 382 Main St.
- Port Washington, NY 11050
- (516) 767-2866
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- National Sjogren Syndrome Association
- 3201 W. Evans Dr.
- Phoenix, AZ 85023
- (800) 385-6772 or (602) 993-7227
-
- References
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- THE MERCK MANUAL, 15th ed., Robert Berkow, M.D., ed in chief, published by
- Merck, Sharp & Dohme Research Labs, Rahway, NJ, 1987. Pp. 2040, 2323.
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