Sjögren Syndrome: Diagnosis

Reviewing primary Sjögren’s syndrome: beyond the dryness – From pathophysiology to diagnosis and treatment

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Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) is a systemic autoimmune disease, characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the secretory glands. This process leads to sicca syndrome, which is the combination of dryness of the eyes, oral cavity, pharynx, …
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Characterization of systemic disease in primary Sjögren’s syndrome: EULAR-SS Task Force recommendations for articular, cutaneous, pulmonary and renal involvements

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The relationship between Sjögren’s syndrome and central nervous system disorders

This study found that not all central nervous system disorders in patients with SS are direct complications of SS, but can be coincidental diseases that may require different treatment.
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Ultrasonography of major salivary glands compared with parotid and labial gland biopsy and classification criteria in patients with clinically suspected primary Sjögren’s syndrome

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Objective To assess the validity of ultrasound of major salivary glands (sUS) compared with parotid and labial gland biopsies, sialometry, anti-SSA/Ro antibody status and classification criteria in patients clinically suspected with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS). Methods 103 consecutive outpatien…