Does Sjogren Syndrome cause lymphoma?

Condition analysis:
A small percentage of people with Sjogren’s syndrome develop lymphoma, which involves salivary glands, lymph nodes, the gastrointestinal tract, or the lungs. Persistent enlargement of a major salivary gland should be carefully and regularly observed by your doctor and investigated further if it changes in size in a short period of time. Other symptoms may include the following: (Note that many of these can be symptoms of other problems, including Sjogren’s syndrome itself. Nevertheless, it is important to see your doctor if you have any of these symptoms so that any problem can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.)
-- unexplained fever
-- night sweats
-- constant fatigue
-- unexplained weight loss
-- itchy skin
-- reddened patches on the skin.

If you’re worried that you might develop lymphoma, talk to your doctor to learn more about the disease, the symptoms to watch for, any special medical care you might need, and what you can do to relieve your worry.

Instructions:
Take N-Acetyl-L Cysteine as a Sjogren’s Treatment: A modified form of the dietary amino acid cysteine, called N-Acetyl-L cysteine, is believed to be useful in treating dry eyes caused by Sjogren’s.

N-Acetyl-L cysteine is said to assist Sjogren’s sufferers by helping the body produce antioxidants as well as by combating symptoms of dry eyes and dry mouth.

A 1986 study by Walters, Rubin and Keightley called "A double-blind, cross-over, study of oral N-acetylcysteine in Sjogren's syndrome" found 200 mg three times a day improved dry eye symptoms, and to a lesser extent dry mouth symptoms, in people with Sjogren’s syndrome.