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Mikulicz syndrome

Mikulicz syndrome: Introduction

Mikulicz syndrome: A rare condition involving enlargement of the salivary and tear-producing glands which results from any of a number of diseases such as leukemia, syphilis and tuberculosis. If the enlargement occurs on its own and not as a result of another condition, it is called Mikulicz disease. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Mikulicz syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Mikulicz syndrome

• Enlarged salivary glands
• Enlarged tear-producing glands
• Narrowed eye slits
• Dry mouth
• Absent tears
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Mikulicz syndrome: Deaths

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Mikulicz syndrome: Complications

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Causes of Mikulicz syndrome

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Mikulicz syndrome: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Mikulicz syndrome

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• Periorbital Infections (Overview)
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Prognosis for Mikulicz syndrome

Prognosis for Mikulicz syndrome: determined by that of the primary condition

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Mikulicz syndrome: Broader Related Topics

• Oral conditions
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Types of Mikulicz syndrome

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Definitions of Mikulicz syndrome:

A chronic, benign, and usually painless inflammatory swelling of the lacrimal and salivary glands. It is considered by some to include the glandular enlargement associated with other diseases, such as Sjogren's syndrome, sarcoidosis, lupus erythematosus, etc. - (Source - Diseases Database)

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