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Parotid Gland Biopsy as an Additional Diagnostic Tool for Supporting the Diagnosis of Sjögren's Syndrome
Joint Authors
Catteau, Xavier
Delporte, Christine
Soyfoo, Muhammad S.
Source
International Journal of Rheumatology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-08-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by keratoconjunctivitis sicca and xerostomia.
There are actually no diagnostic criteria for SS, but classification criteria based on the revised American-European criteria have been elaborated.
These include subjective criteria: ocular and oral symptoms, and objective criteria: ocular, histopathological, oral, and serological signs.
SS is considered if 4 of the 6 criteria are present, when histopathology or serology is positive, or if 3 of any 4 objective criteria are present.
A patient presented with both ocular and oral symptoms and signs but did not meet the SS classification criteria.
Indeed, no anti-SSA or anti-SSB antibodies were detected, and minor salivary gland biopsy was normal.
To further understand the origin of the sicca symptoms, a parotid gland biopsy was performed and showed important lymphocytic infiltrates.
This could account for the sicca symptoms and signs since parotid glands are one the major contributors to salivary flow.
Therefore, parotid gland biopsy could be a useful asset for the diagnosis of SS.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Soyfoo, Muhammad S.& Catteau, Xavier& Delporte, Christine. 2011. Parotid Gland Biopsy as an Additional Diagnostic Tool for Supporting the Diagnosis of Sjögren's Syndrome. International Journal of Rheumatology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Soyfoo, Muhammad S.…[et al.]. Parotid Gland Biopsy as an Additional Diagnostic Tool for Supporting the Diagnosis of Sjögren's Syndrome. International Journal of Rheumatology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Soyfoo, Muhammad S.& Catteau, Xavier& Delporte, Christine. Parotid Gland Biopsy as an Additional Diagnostic Tool for Supporting the Diagnosis of Sjögren's Syndrome. International Journal of Rheumatology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-461695