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Chest high-resolution computed tomography in primary Sjögren's syndrome: an up-to-date primer for rheumatologists
L. Cereser1, I. Giovannini2, G. Caronia3, A. Zabotti4, S. De Vita5, C. Zuiani6, L. Quartuccio7, R. Girometti8
- Institute of Radiology, Department of Medicine, University Hospital S. Maria della Misericordia, University of Udine, Italy. lcereser@sirm.org
- Rheumatology Clinic, University Hospital S. Maria della Misericordia, University of Udine, Italy.
- Institute of Radiology, Department of Medicine, University Hospital S. Maria della Misericordia, University of Udine, Italy.
- Rheumatology Clinic, University Hospital S. Maria della Misericordia, University of Udine, Italy.
- Rheumatology Clinic, University Hospital S. Maria della Misericordia, University of Udine, Italy.
- Institute of Radiology, Department of Medicine, University Hospital S. Maria della Misericordia, University of Udine, Italy.
- Rheumatology Clinic, University Hospital S. Maria della Misericordia, University of Udine, Italy.
- Institute of Radiology, Department of Medicine, University Hospital S. Maria della Misericordia, University of Udine, Italy.
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2022 Vol.40, N°12
PI 2450, PF 2462
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PMID: 36226615 [PubMed]
Received: 13/07/2022
Accepted : 28/09/2022
In Press: 10/10/2022
Published: 20/12/2022
Abstract
Pulmonary manifestations, including airway involvement and interstitial lung disease, are the most frequent extra-glandular complications of primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS). Chest high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is a cornerstone of pulmonary diagnostic imaging, aiming to detect, characterise, and quantify such conditions. In patients with pSS-related lung abnormalities, HRCT proved helpful in various clinical scenarios, including baseline and follow-up evaluation, assessment of superimposed infections, suspected progressive interstitial lung diseases, and acute exacerbation. This review aims to provide a primer for rheumatologists on chest HRCT, illustrating the up-to-date technique, imaging findings, and clinical indications in pSS and highlighting the importance of rheumatologist-radiologist constructive collaboration in the clinical management of such patients.
