Sjogren's Syndrome | Classification for Ultrasonographic Changes Salivary Glands

Purpose: To evaluate the parotid gland from a patient with possible Sjogren's syndrome using ultrasonography (US) as reported by Niemela et al.

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Evaluation

Are you evaluating the salivary glands of a patient with possible Sjogren's syndrome?

Yes

Diameter of the largest inhomogeneous area in mm

Is parenchymal atrophy with fatty infiltration of the salivary gland?

Yes

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Grade of US changes

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
- Classification Tree of Vitali et al for Primary Sjogren's Syndrome
Imaging Studies
Laboratory Tests
Criteria For Diagnosis
Severity, Prognosis, Stage
Differential Diagnosis And Mimics, Red Flags
- Classification Tree of Vitali et al for Primary Sjogren's Syndrome
- Exclusion Conditions in Diagnosis of Sjogren's Syndrome

Monitoring

Disease Progression
- Sjogren's Syndrome Disease Damage Index (SSDDI)
- Sjogren's Syndrome Disease Activity Index (SSDAI)
Comorbid Conditions
- Secondary Sjogren's Syndrome Associated with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)

Specialty

Immunology/Rheumatology

Objective

imaging studies
severity
prognosis
stage

ICD-10

M35.0 - Sicca syndrome [Sjogren]

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Purpose: To evaluate the parotid gland from a patient with possible Sjogren's syndrome using ultrasonography (US) as reported by Niemela et al.

Specialty: Immunology/Rheumatology

Objective: imaging studies, severity, prognosis, stage

ICD-10: M35.0,

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