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A new scoring system for Sjögren's syndrome?

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boxed-textHočevar A et al. (2005) Ultrasonographic changes of major salivary glands in primary Sjögren's syndrome. Diagnostic value of a novel scoring system. Rheumatology 44: 768–772

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