Salivary Gland Ultrasonography in Sjögren's Syndrome: Clinical Usefulness and Future Perspectives

Isr Med Assoc J. 2016 Mar-Apr;18(3-4):193-6.

Abstract

In recent years, salivary gland ultrasonography (SGUS) has emerged as a promising tool for the diagnosis and prognostic stratification of patients with primary and secondary Sjögren's syndrome. Several studies have emphasized that salivary ultrasonography could be a highly specific tool for the diagnosis of the disease. However, before it can be used in daily clinical practice the SGUS procedure needs standardization and validation in larger disease-control groups. In this review we provide an update on the role of SGUS in the diagnostic algorithm of primary Sjögren's syndrome.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy / methods
  • Humans
  • Prognosis
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Salivary Gland Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Salivary Gland Diseases* / etiology
  • Salivary Glands / diagnostic imaging*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / complications*
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional / methods