Imaging Science in Dentistry

Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (대한영상치의학회)
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Three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomographic sialography in the diagnosis and management of primary Sjögren syndrome: Report of 3 cases

  • Thomas, Nithin (Department of Oral Radiology, Maxillofacial Diagnostics) ;
  • Kaur, Aninditya (Department of Oral Radiology, DMD Imaging) ;
  • Reddy, Sujatha S. (Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences) ;
  • Nagaraju, Rakesh (Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences) ;
  • Nagi, Ravleen (Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Swami Devi Dyal Hospital and Dental College) ;
  • Shankar, Vidya Gurram (Department of Public Health, Texila American University)
  • Received : 2020.11.20
  • Accepted : 2021.01.18
  • Published : 2021.06.30
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Abstract

Sjögren syndrome is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of exocrine glands, predominantly the parotid and lacrimal glands, thereby resulting in oral and ocular dryness. It has been reported to occur most frequently in women between 40 and 50 years of age. Sjögren syndrome has an insidious onset, is slowly progressive, and presents a wide range of clinical manifestations, leading to delays or challenges in the diagnosis. Early diagnosis of this condition is essential to prevent the associated complications that affect patients' quality of life. This report presents 3 cases of Sjögren syndrome in female patients aged between 40 and 75 years who presented with complaints of persistent dry mouth and burning sensation. The cases highlight the diagnostic value of 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomographic sialography in the detection of salivary gland pathologies at an early stage.

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