Fulfilling one the definitions below:

  1. Sj(SqrRoot)(Delta)gren s defined by European-American (EA) classification criteria for primary or secondary Sj(SqrRoot)(Delta)gren s syndrome (SS group)
  2. Excluded from the EA criteria because of a comorbid condition but otherwise fulfilling the European-American classification criteria (EA excluded SS group)
  3. Incomplete SS

i. at least 2 of the EA criteria with a common manifestation of SS not included in these criteria (e.g., fatigue, vasculitis, arthritis, etc)

ii. 2 or more common manifestations of SS which are not included in the EA criteria (e.g.,: fatigue, vasculitis, arthritis, autonomic dysfunction, etc ) and are not explained by other conditions

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

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