Objective The diagnosis and classification of primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) relies on
labial biopsy, whereas the role of open parotid biopsy is mainly reserved to evaluate the …

Objectives Salivary gland lymphocytic infiltrates are a hallmark of primary SS (pSS), but
traditional biopsy techniques hold several disadvantages. Ultrasound-guided core needle …

Background Enlargement of the major salivary glands (SGs) is a major risk factor for B-cell
lymphoma among patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS). Ultrasound-guided core …

Objective Persistent (≥ 2 months) major salivary gland enlargement in primary SS (pSS)
patients is a well-known sign of possible involvement by B cell lymphoma. The study aimed …

Objective. To identify ultrasound (US) features of lymphomas (L) of major salivary glands
(SGs) in primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) patients and to differentiate US pattern of L and …

Objective To evaluate the safety and utility of core needle biopsy (CNB) for diagnosis of
salivary gland lymphoma in Sjögren's syndrome (SS). Methods We analyzed data from …

Objective. To assess the value of the parotid biopsy as a diagnostic tool for primary
Sjögren's syndrome (pSS), and to compare the parotid biopsy and the labial biopsy with …

Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is a chronic and heterogeneous disorder characterized
by a wide spectrum of glandular and extra-glandular features. The hallmark of pSS is …

Salivary gland ultrasound (SGUS) is the imaging modality of choice for the assessment of
parotid and submandibular gland parenchyma. Being highly effective, non-invasive and …

Objectives/Hypothesis To validate a technique and outcomes of labial minor salivary gland
biopsy (LSGB) used for the diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome (SS). Study Design Prospective …