Evaluation of the concordance of sialometry and salivary glands scintigraphy in dry mouth patients

BM Liquidato, RC Soler… - Revista Brasileira de …, 2006 - SciELO Brasil
Revista Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia, 2006SciELO Brasil
Introduction: Many diagnostic tests are used to evaluate dry mouth patients, especially the
ones with Sjögren's Syndrome, to whom these tests are part of classification criteria for
scientific studies. Aim: Thus, the concordance between results of sialometry and salivary
glands scintigraphy was evaluated; if positive, it would enable the choice of one or the other
for diagnosis. Patients and Method: Seventytwo dry mouth patients were divided into non-
Sjögren's Syndrome group, primary Sjögren's Syndrome group and secondary Sjögren's …
Introduction
Many diagnostic tests are used to evaluate dry mouth patients, especially the ones with Sjögren’s Syndrome, to whom these tests are part of classification criteria for scientific studies.
Aim
Thus, the concordance between results of sialometry and salivary glands scintigraphy was evaluated; if positive, it would enable the choice of one or the other for diagnosis.
Patients and Method
Seventytwo dry mouth patients were divided into non-Sjögren’s Syndrome group, primary Sjögren’s Syndrome group and secondary Sjögren’s Syndrome group. The concordance among sialometry and scintigraphy results was evaluated by Kappa test.
Results
It was observed that their concordance was equal or near to zero.
Conclusion
It is not possible to make a choice between these tests and both should be performed.
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