[Dystrophic calcification of the parotid salivary glands in Sjogren's disease].

Abstract

This article discusses a rare clinical case of differential diagnosis between salivary stone disease and calcinosis, which developed against the background of autoimmune pathology. Diagnosis of these pathologies causes difficulties for practitioners, and treatment methods have fundamental differences. In this regard, the description of this case is relevant and significant. The algorithm of the main and additional research methods to confirm the diagnosis is described.