Table 2

Histological findings in labial salivary gland biopsy specimens

Grade2-150Number of patients
at baseline (%)
Number of patients at
follow up (%)
016 (22)16 (32)
129 (40)7 (14)
217 (23)5 (10)
38 (11)9 (18)
43 (4)13 (26)
Total73 (100)50 (100)
  • 2-150 The histological findings were graded according to the Chisholm-Mason scale.5