Sjogrens Syndrome Presenting as Lymphoepithelial Lesion on Cytology: A Case Report

Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is an important modality in the diagnosis of various salivary gland pathologies. Our patient eighteen year old unmarried female with gradually increasing swelling in parotid& submandibular region since two years and symptoms of dryness of eyes& mouth and was referred for FNAC which revealed lymphoepithelial picture with features suggestive of Sjogrens syndrome. Blood serum analysis found raised titres for auto antibodies like anti Ro-52 (SS-A), anti-La (SS-B) and anti-ANA antibodies, thus, confirming the cytological diagnosis and establishing the importance of FNAC in salivary gland lesions