Carcinoma of the Tongue, a Rare Complication in Severe Sjogren's Syndrome: A Description of a Case and a Review of the Literatures

Sjögren's Syndrome (SS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by diminished lacrimal and salivary gland function. SS occurs in primary form not associated with other disease secondary that complicates rheumatic conditions. The most common rheumatoid arthritis. In or SS, decreased exocrine function leads to the sicca complex, condition of dry eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) mouth (xerostomia) [1].