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Autoimmune diseases associated with Sjogren syndrome are all except-

A
Addisons disease
B
RA
C
Mixed connective tissue disorder
D
SLE
High-Yield Explanation
Sjogren syndrome Sjogren syndrome is a chronic disease characterized by dry eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) and dry mouth (xerostomia) resulting immunological mediated destruction of the lacrimal and salivary glands. It occurs in two forms - 1. Primary form (Sicca syndrome) → Occurs as an isolated disorder. 2. Secondary form → When it occurs in association with other autoimmune disorder. It is more common. Autoimmune diseases associated with Sjogren syndrome □ Rheumatoid arthritis  □ Primary biliary cirrhosis □ Thyroiditis □ SLE □ Mixed connective tissue disease □ Sarcoidosis □ Polymyositis □ Vasculitis □ Scleroderma □ Chronic active hepatitis  Amongst these, Sjogren syndrome is associated most commonly with RA.

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