Imaging: diagnostic value of ultrasonography in Sjögren's syndrome

Nat Rev Rheumatol. 2014 Aug;10(8):450-2. doi: 10.1038/nrrheum.2014.86. Epub 2014 Jun 3.

Abstract

Salivary gland ultrasonography is a promising tool for the evaluation of Sjögren’s syndrome. Cumulative data suggest that ultrasonography is comparable with older imaging modalities such as sialography and scintigraphy. However, certain issues remain to be addressed before it can be integrated into current or future classification systems.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography