Question

Schimer's tear test was developed for estimation of tear secretion by the lachrymal glands. The test is performed with strips of filter paper slipped beneath the inferior lid of an unanesthetized eye. A result that indicates diminished lachrymal secretion together with an abnormal salivary gland biopsy and a finding of keratoconjunctivitis sicca leads to a diagnosis of?

Sjögren's syndrome
Psoriasis
Vitiligo
Alopecia
Alport syndrome

Answer 1

Diminished lacrimal gland secretion, abnormal salivary gland biopsy, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca together suggest a diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Schirmer's tear test assesses lacrimal secretion and is used in the diagnosis of diseases affecting the lacrimal glands. A diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome is suggested by a diminutive tear production measured by the Schirmer's tear test, abnormal salivary gland biopsy, and the presence of keratoconjunctivitis sicca. The lacrimal gland, which is responsible for tear production, along with the lacrimal puncta and lacrimal duct, are part of the lacrimal apparatus that plays a crucial role in maintaining proper eye moisture and health.