26th January 2024

A 38-year-old female presented to the Rheumatology outpatient clinic after being referred from her GP with mild symptoms of dry eyes and dry mouth.

A 38-year-old female presented to the Rheumatology outpatient clinic after being referred from her GP with mild symptoms of dry eyes and dry mouth. Her sister is known to have Sjogren’s syndrome, and she is particularly concerned that she may have the condition as well. A salivary gland biopsy is subsequently taken from her lower lip. 

Which of the following would you expect to find on histology if the patient has Sjogren’s syndrome?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.