[The role of biopsy of the minor salivary glands in the diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome].
After a short critical review of the latest literature, the authors evaluate the role of minor salivary gland biopsy in the diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome. The histological factors typical of this syndrome are examined in this context.
Polastri
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Divisione di Odontostomatologia, Ospedale Civile, Asti.
Notarantonio
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Pancotti
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Dogliani
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D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000473:pathology; D012470:Salivary Glands, Minor / Q000473:pathology*; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology*
Il ruolo della biopsia delle ghiandole salivari minori nella diagnosi della sindrome di Sjögren.