Findings and feasibility of major salivary gland ultrasound in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: a pilot study

Abstract Background Childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) is a complex autoimmune disorder with multi-organ manifestations and can be associated with other rheumatic diseases including Sjögren’s syndrome (SS). Salivary gland ultrasound (SGUS) represents a noninvasive tool to screen for...

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Main Authors: Joseph McDonald, Patricia Vega-Fernandez, Tracy Ting
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-021-00561-x