
Criteria for the Diagnosis of Xerostomia
Purpose: | To identify xerostomia using clinical findings reflecting reduced salivary flow. |
Specialty: | Otolaryngology Immunology/Rheumatology |
Objective: | clinical diagnosis, including family history for genetics, criteria for diagnosis |
ICD-10: | K11.7 |
Description: | Xerostomia refers to a dry mouth caused by a decreased salivary gland flow in a patient with adequate hydration. It may occur as an isolated finding or as one of the findings in Sjogren's syndrome. |
To read more or access our algorithms and calculators, please log in or register.