Sjögren's syndrome: comparison of assessments with quantitative salivary gland scintigraphy and contrast sialography.

摘要: This study compared the quantitative parameters of salivary gland scintigraphy and sialographic stages in patients with Sjogren9s syndrome. Methods: One hundred sixteen suspected having syndrome were examined contrast sialography. When sialography was used as gold standard, diagnosed 50 these 116 patients; not seen other 66 patients. After injection 370 MBq 99mTc-sodium pertechnetate, dynamic lemon juice stimulation performed for min. Functional parotid submandibular glands calculated, scintigraphic results compared. Results: With progression from 0 to 4, quantity tracer accumulation decreased (P