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Is chronic enlargement of submandibular gland in sjogren's syndrome dangerous? is it suggesting a end stage disease?
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May: Give you dry symptoms, a percentage of people may have increased incidence of lymphoma so keep close eye with your doctor.
Answered 6/8/2015
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