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Eosinophilic Sialodochitis Mimicking Sjögren’s Syndrome

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Eosinophilic sialodochitis (ES) is a rare allergic condition affecting the major salivary glands. It may present to rheumatologists by mimicking Sjögren's syndrome. ES typically presents with recurrent swelling of the major salivary glands and oral dryness due to low-quality, low-volume saliva production. Although the condition is not completely understood, the most accepted aetiology of ES is an allergic process, which is characterised by eosinophilic predominant infiltration of salivary gland tissue, eosinophilic-rich mucous plugs and peripheral eosinophilia. We present a rare case of ES mimicking Sjögren's syndrome.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.87820

Authors: Athira Sasidharan, Stuart Carter, Hannah Walsh, Christopher Platais

Institution: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Language: Swedish

Topic: Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions

Subfield: Physiology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412371841