Xerostomia Secondary to Sjögren’s Syndrome
Xerostomia secondary to Sjögren’s syndrome is a hallmark manifestation of this chronic, systemic autoimmune disease, which primarily targets exocrine glands, especially the salivary and lacrimal…
Xerostomia Secondary to Radiation Therapy
Xerostomia secondary to radiation therapy refers to persistent dry mouth resulting from damage to salivary glands caused by therapeutic ionizing radiation, particularly during head and…
Xerostomia
Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition marked by reduced or absent saliva flow. It significantly impacts oral and systemic health, leading to…
X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Osteomalacia
X-linked hypophosphatemic osteomalacia (XLH) is a rare, inherited phosphate-wasting disorder that affects bone mineralization. It is the most common genetic form of rickets and osteomalacia,…
X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia
X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA), also known as Bruton's agammaglobulinemia, is a rare primary immunodeficiency characterized by an almost complete absence of mature B lymphocytes and immunoglobulins…
X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a rare, inherited peroxisomal disorder that predominantly affects males. Characterized by the accumulation of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) in various…