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OP 92
Title
uLTRASONOGRAPHy OF MAJOR SALIVARy GLANDS IN PRIMARy SJÖGREN‘S SyNDROME
Authors
M. JONSSON 1 , D. HAMMENFORS 2, 3 , R. JONSSON 2, 3 , J.G. bRuN 3
Affiliations
1 University of Bergen, Institute of Medicine - Section for Rheumatology, Bergen, NORWAY, 2
University of Bergen, the Gade Institute - Broegelmann Research Laboratory, Bergen, NORWAY,
3 Haukeland University Hospital - Department of Rheumatology, Bergen, NORWAY
Body
Objectives: To investigate parotid and submandibular gland ultrasonography in relation to
glandular function.
Methods: Ultrasound of the parotid and submandibular glands was performed with a GE
LogiqE9 using a linear transducer with 6-15MHz. Glandular homogeneity and presence of
hypoechogenic areas was evaluated and scored (0-3) according to Hocevar et al 2005. Scores
0-1 were considered normal and scores 2-3 pathological. Salivary gland functional capacity was
evaluated by unstimulated and stimulated sialometry (n=21).
Results: Ultrasound was performed in 20 patients, with scores ranging 0-1 (n=10) and 2-3
(n=10). Mean unstimulated and stimulated saliva levels were 1.1 ml/15 min and 3.3 ml/5 min,
respectively, and levels correlated (p