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- Title
Three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomographic sialography in the diagnosis and management of primary Sjögren syndrome: Report of 3 cases.
- Authors
Thomas, Nithin; Kaur, Aninditya; Reddy, Sujatha S.; Nagaraju, Rakesh; Nagi, Ravleen; Shankar, Vidya Gurram
- Abstract
Sjögren syndrome is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of exocrine glands, predominantly the parotid and lacrimal glands, thereby resulting in oral and ocular dryness. It has been reported to occur most frequently in women between 40 and 50 years of age. Sjögren syndrome has an insidious onset, is slowly progressive, and presents a wide range of clinical manifestations, leading to delays or challenges in the diagnosis. Early diagnosis of this condition is essential to prevent the associated complications that affect patients' quality of life. This report presents 3 cases of Sjögren syndrome in female patients aged between 40 and 75 years who presented with complaints of persistent dry mouth and burning sensation. The cases highlight the diagnostic value of 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomographic sialography in the detection of salivary gland pathologies at an early stage.
- Subjects
BURNING mouth syndrome; DIAGNOSIS; LACRIMAL apparatus; EXOCRINE glands; XEROSTOMIA; PAROTID glands
- Publication
Imaging Science in Dentistry, 2021, Vol 51, Issue 2, p209
- ISSN
2233-7822
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5624/isd.20200313