Mikulicz Syndrome
Mikulicz Syndrome Causes
The exact cause of the condition is not known. However, it is usually a benign and chronic condition resulting to complication of a disease other than Mikulicz's disease such as lymphoma, leukemia, or uveoparotid fever.
Mikulicz Syndrome Definition
Mikulicz syndrome is a condition in which the parotid, lacrimal or salivary glands are enlarged.
Mikulicz Syndrome Diagnosis
The condition is suspected as a form of Sjogren syndrome and usually diagnosed in middle-aged and elderly women.