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Continuing previous Sjogren's case: which additional systemic feature is expected?
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Correct answer: C. Dry eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca)
DRY EYE (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is the hallmark systemic feature paired with xerostomia in Sjogren's. The 'sicca complex' defines primary Sjogren's. Schirmer's test: <5mm/5min = abnormal. Also: fatigue, arthralgia, increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.