Sjogren’s syndrome: investigations
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Sjogren’s syndrome: investigations. Oligoclonal bands (OCBs) are present in 30% of cases. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis
- Oligoclonal bands (OCBs) are present in 30% of cases
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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Visual evoked potentials (VEPs)
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Autoimmune tests
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References
- Delalande S, de Seze J, Fauchais AL, et al. Neurologic manifestations in primary Sjögren syndrome: a study of 82 patients. Medicine (Baltimore) 2004; 83:280-291.
- Massara A, Bonazza S, Castellino, et al. Central nervous system involvement in Sjogren's syndrome: unusual, but not unremarkable-clinical, serological characteristics and outcomes in a large cohort of Italian patients. Rheumatology 2010; 49:1540-1549.
