Table 4

Clinical characteristics of 105 patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome

 1976–1992 (n=50)1993–2005 (n=55)Total (n=105)p Value
NValue*NValue*NValue*
Ocular symptoms, present (%)4845 (94)5452 (96)10297 (95)0.55
Oral symptoms, present (%)4542 (93)5048 (96)9590 (95)0.56
Ocular signs, present (%)3030 (100)98 (89)3938 (90)0.06
Oral signs, present (%)463 (7)10 (0)473 (6)
Ocular signs/symptoms, present (%)4845 (94)5452 (96)10297 (95)0.55
Oral signs/symptoms, present (%)4942 (86)5048 (96)9990 (91)0.08
  • N is the number of patients with parameter reported in the medical records.

  • *Value is N (%) or median (minimum, maximum). Percentages are calculated based on available N.