Diagnosis of Sj��gren's Syndrome

Sjögren''s syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the glands mainly salivary and lacrimal. The diagnosis is based on a combination of clinical biological and histological findings. Recently new means have been developed to facilitate the diagnosis of this syndrome. Among these means ultrasound of the salivary glands and new biomarkers have been of great help.