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Informative Article | Pathology | India | Volume 7 Issue 9, September 2018


Sjogrens Syndrome Presenting as Lymphoepithelial Lesion on Cytology: A Case Report

Dr. Dinesh Vyas | Dr. Pankti Haria


Abstract: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is an important modality in the diagnosis of various salivary gland pathologies. Our patient eighteen year old unmarried female with gradually increasing swelling in parotid & submandibular region since two years and symptoms of dryness of eyes & mouth and was referred for FNAC which revealed lymphoepithelial picture with features suggestive of Sjogrens syndrome. Blood serum analysis found raised titres for auto antibodies like anti Ro-52 (SS-A), anti-La (SS-B) and anti-ANA antibodies, thus, confirming the cytological diagnosis and establishing the importance of FNAC in salivary gland lesions


Keywords: Fine-needle aspiration cytology, salivary glands, Sjogrens syndrome, Lymphoepithelial lesion


Edition: Volume 7 Issue 9, September 2018,


Pages: 1567 - 1569


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Dr. Dinesh Vyas, Dr. Pankti Haria, "Sjogrens Syndrome Presenting as Lymphoepithelial Lesion on Cytology: A Case Report", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 7 Issue 9, September 2018, pp. 1567-1569, https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=ART20191604

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