ANAMNESIS
/ SYMPTOMS:
A 48 year old patient suffers from a bilateral swelling of the cheeks and reports
about a dryness of the mouth and eyes.
FINDINGS:
The parotid
gland is
sonographically clearly softened in its structure and shows hypo- and hyperechoic shares. A
typical cloudy structure is recognizable. The masseter
muscle is
without pathological findings.
DIAGNOSIS:
The patient
is suspected of having a Sjörgren´s
disease.
Informations
on the internet:
1) Amersham Health
2) Chorus
3) Pathologie Online