Palacios E, Larusso G, Rojas R, González I, Ramírez G

Language: English
References: 4
Page: 55-57
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: Sjögren’s Syndrome is a chronic auto immune disorder manifested by lymphocytic infiltration of the exocrine glands, particularly the salivary and lacrimal glands.
Methodology: Our case is that of a 60 year-old female with insidious slowly progressive development of dry eyes and mouth. A soft tissue mass was identified in the parotid area. A Computed Tomography (CT) examination revealed a nodular appearance of both parotid glands.
Conclusions: CT and MR can demonstrate findings consistent with Sjögren’s syndrome. The parotid glands reveal a punctate or nodular appearance representing globular collections. These findings are non-specific.

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