Sjögren syndrome - late stage

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

A long history of chronic sialadenitis.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Atrophied submandibular and parotid glands with multicystic pattern within.

Case Discussion

Ultrasound features of atrophied salivary glands (parotid and submandibular glands) with multicystic changes are characteristic of Sjögren syndrome.

Follow-up is mandatory in such case due to the high risk of developing a malignant lymphoma.

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