Which of the following is not true about the salivary gland output in Sjogren's syndrome?
Increase in sodium concentration
Increase in phosphate concentration
Decreased output of salivary glands <0.5 ml/min
Increase in IgA concentration
Ans: B. Increase in phosphate concentration(Ref Harrison 19/e p2166; Oxford Textbook of Rheumatology 4/e p1049, Textbook of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Elsevier)/402)Phosphate concentration of saliva is decreased in Sjogren's syndrome.Sjogren's syndrome:Increased sodium & chloride concentration.Decreased phosphate concentrations.Increased IgA.Decreased salivary flow rate.