Advances in imaging of the lacrimal gland in Sjögren's syndrome: A narrative review.
J Clin Ultrasound
; 52(1): 68-77, 2024 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-37907965
ABSTRACT
Due to lymphocytic infiltration of the salivary and lacrimal glands, Sjogren's syndrome (SS), a systemic autoimmune illness that mostly affects the exocrine glands, causes dry mouth (xerostomia) and dry eyes (xerophthalmia). Additionally, SS is associated with various comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases, infections, musculoskeletal diseases, and cancers. Among patients with SS, xerophthalmia frequently arises as a complication, leading to insufficient tear production or rapid tear evaporation, thereby causing discomfort, irritation, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. This article aims to examine recent advancements in the imaging of the lacrimal gland in Sjögren's syndrome and briefly discusses the utilization of various imaging examinations for the lacrimal gland in this particular disease.
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01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Xerostomia
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Sjogren's Syndrome
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Xerophthalmia
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Lacrimal Apparatus
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Clin Ultrasound
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China
Publication country:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA