Oral examination findings in the 2 groups of patients. Values are n (%).
| Oral Examination Findings | pSS non-MALT, n = 57 | pSS-MALTδ, n = 19 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| UWSF ≤ 1.5 ml/15 min | 14/57 (25) | 16/19 (84) | < 0.001 |
| Presence of tongue atrophy | 17/57 (30) | 13/19 (68) | 0.006 |
| Fissured tongue | 19/57 (33) | 17/19 (89) | < 0.001 |
↵δ pSS-MALT: pSS patients with MALT lymphoma, matched 1:3 for age, sex, and disease duration with pSS non-MALT patients. Values in bold face are statistically significant. pSS: primary Sjögren syndrome; MALT: mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue; UWSF: unstimulated whole salivary flow.