A 45-year-old woman developed soft bilateral swelling of her parotids. Her salivary flow was reduced and she had keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eyes). She also recently developed painful joints. She should be evaluated for:

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The symptoms described are characteristic of Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the salivary and lacrimal glands, leading to dry mouth and dry eyes, respectively. Joint pain is also a common symptom.

A 45-Year-Old Woman Developed Soft Bilateral Swelling of Her Parotids