Parotid Gland Biopsy, the Alternative Way to Diagnose Sjögren Syndrome

Salivary gland biopsy is a technique broadly applied for the diagnosis of Sjögren syndrome (SS), lymphoma in SS, and connective tissue disorders (sarcoidosis, amyloidosis). In SS characteristic histology findings are found, including lymphocytic infiltration surrounding the excretory ducts in combin...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inRheumatic diseases clinics of North America Vol. 42; no. 3; p. 485
Main Authors Spijkervet, Fred K L, Haacke, Erlin, Kroese, Frans G M, Bootsma, Hendrika, Vissink, Arjan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.2016
Subjects
Biopsy
Humans
Lip
Lymphoma, B-Cell - diagnosis
Lymphoma, B-Cell - pathology
Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone - diagnosis
Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone - pathology
Parotid Gland - pathology
Parotid Neoplasms - diagnosis
Parotid Neoplasms - pathology
Salivary Glands, Minor - pathology
Sensitivity and Specificity
Sjogren's Syndrome - diagnosis
Sjogren's Syndrome - pathology
Salivary gland
Diagnostics
Parotid gland
Biopsy
Sjögren syndrome
Labial gland
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:Salivary gland biopsy is a technique broadly applied for the diagnosis of Sjögren syndrome (SS), lymphoma in SS, and connective tissue disorders (sarcoidosis, amyloidosis). In SS characteristic histology findings are found, including lymphocytic infiltration surrounding the excretory ducts in combination with destruction of acinar tissue. In this article the main techniques are described for taking labial and parotid salivary gland biopsies with respect to their advantages, postoperative complications, and usefulness for diagnostic procedures, monitoring disease progression, and evaluation of treatment.
ISSN:1558-3163
DOI:10.1016/j.rdc.2016.03.007