Focal sialadenitis in patients with ankylosing spondylitis and spondyloarthropathy: a comparison with patients with rheumatoid arthritis or mixed connective tissue disease - UTU Research Portal

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Focal sialadenitis in patients with ankylosing spondylitis and spondyloarthropathy: a comparison with patients with rheumatoid arthritis or mixed connective tissue disease

Authors: Helenius LMJ, Hietanen JH, Helenius I, Kautiainen H, Piirainen H, Paimela L, Lappalainen M, Suuronen R, Lindqvist C, Leirisalo-Repo M

Publisher: BRITISH MED JOURNAL PUBL GROUP

Publication year: 2001

Journal:: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases

Journal name in source: ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES

Journal acronym: ANN RHEUM DIS

Volume: 60

Issue: 8

First page : 744

Last page: 749

Number of pages: 6

ISSN: 0003-4967

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.60.8.744

Abstract

Conclusion-In addition to patients with RA or MCTD, focal sialadenitis also affects a very high proportion of patients with AS or SpA. Focus scores are significantly higher in patients with RA or MCTD than in those with AS or SpA. A significant association exists between focal sialadenitis and RF, ANA, SSA and SSB. However, in the subgroup of patients with AS or SpA, no associations were found between focal sialadenitis and serological markers or clinical symptoms.