Xanthomatous sialadenitis: Autoimmune- or treatment-induced lesions?

Treatment of radiation-induced normal tissue lesions

Malignant epithelial tumours associated with autoimmune sialadenitis.

Malignant epithelial tumours associated with autoimmune sialadenitis are rare in white races but occur more often in those of Eskimo or oriental descent. Ultrastructurally these tumours are squamous in origin, and they may arise from the epithelial component of autoimmune sialadenitis. The two cases reported are the first described in natives of this country, and in one, a case of parotid tumou...

Interventional sialendoscopy for treatment of radioiodine-induced sialadenitis.

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS The purpose of this study is to review our experience with sialendoscopy for the management of radioiodine-induced sialadenitis. METHODS Retrospective chart review of all patients with radioiodine-induced sialadenitis treated with interventional sialendoscopy. RESULTS Twelve female patients with a mean age of 46.5 years (range, 25-77 years) underwent interventional sia...

Sialendoscopic management of autoimmune sialadenitis: a review of literature

Autoimmune diseases of major salivary glands include Sjögren's syndrome and a complex of disorders classified as immunoglobulin G4-related diseases. These pathologies are characterised by an autoimmune reaction mediated by T-helper lymphocytes that targets the ducts of exocrine glands in Sjögren's syndrome and glandular parenchyma in immunoglobulin G4-related diseases. Immunoglobulin G4-related...

O25: Treatment of Autoimmune Epilepsy

Seizure and epilepsy can be related to autoimmune diseases and processes. Accurate diagnosis is essential for better treatment of these conditions. Different clinical studies have been conducted to diagnose and treat autoimmune epilepsy. Rapid treatment of these diseases helps to Improve prognosis and less relapses. Conventional epilepsy treatments including antiepileptic drugs are less success...