Mikulicz's disease is____________?
Correct answer: B. An autoimmune disease
- A. An inflammatory disease
- B. An autoimmune disease
- C. Neoplastic disease
- D. Viral infection
Explanation
Mikulicz disease is now generally regarded as an IgG4-related autoimmune disease causing persistent enlargement of the lacrimal and salivary glands. It should be distinguished from simple acute viral or bacterial gland infection.
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