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Imaging in primary Sjögren’s syndrome: the 'obsolete and the new'
C. Baldini1, A. Zabotti2, N. Filipovic3, A. Vukicevic4, N. Luciano5, F. Ferro6, M. Lorenzon7, S. De Vita8
- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Italy.
- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, Rheumatology Clinic, University of Udine, Italy.
- University of Kragujevac and BioIRC Kragujevac, Serbia.
- University of Kragujevac and BioIRC Kragujevac, Serbia.
- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Italy.
- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Italy.
- Institute of Radiology, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata di Udine, Italy.
- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, Rheumatology Clinic, University of Udine, Italy. salvatore.devita@asuiud.sanita.fvg.it
CER11475
2018 Vol.36, N°3 ,Suppl.112
PI 0215, PF 0221
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PMID: 30156542 [PubMed]
Received: 23/06/2018
Accepted : 25/06/2018
In Press: 14/08/2018
Published: 14/08/2018
Abstract
Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) is a complex systemic autoimmune disease primarily characterised by a focal chronic inflammation of glandular parenchyma, with chronic and persistent involvement of major salivary gland remaining a key element of the disease. Indeed, classification criteria proposed for pSS have always included items for histological and/or imaging salivary gland assessment. Over time, the approach to the definition of glandular involvement in pSS is constantly evolving. In this review we will therefore illustrate the state of the art of imaging techniques in pSS, focusing on conventional and novel modalities and discussing their advantages, drawbacks and possible future developments.