The following results were noted in the pSjS patients: positive histopathology in 6 (20%), positive salivary gland test results (sialometry and scintigraphy) in 30 (100%), pulmonary involvement in 2 (7%), lymphadenopathy in 9 (30%), parotid gland involvement in 2 (7%), arthralgia or arthritis in 23 (77%), skin involvement in 8 (27%), cryoglobulinemia in 4 (13%), Raynaud phenomenon in 14 (47%), the presence of the SS-A antibody in 20 (67%), the presence of the SS-B antibody in 20 (67%), ANA positivity in 28 (93%), and RF in 4 (13%). The gene discussed is SSB; the disease is arthritic joint disease.