Sarcoidosis 2001

Sarcoidosis 2001.

In every decade, sarcoidosis makes a chameleon-like change so its profile needs to be updated. It was first recognised as a dermatological curiosity which evolved into a multisystem disorder with bone cysts, uveitis, and intrathoracic involvement. New dimensions were uncovered by biochemistry and immunology, bringing it still nearer the elusive enigma, namely the cause of sarcoidosis. Aetiology...

Sarcoidosis diagnosed after September 11, 2001, among adults exposed to the World Trade Center disaster.

OBJECTIVE Explore relationships between World Trade Center (WTC) exposures and sarcoidosis. METHODS Sarcoidosis has been reported after exposure to the WTC disaster. We ascertained biopsy-proven post-9/11 sarcoidosis among WTC Health Registry enrollees. Cases diagnosed after Registry enrollment were included in a nested case-control study. Controls were matched to cases on age, sex, race or e...

Scalp sarcoidosis mimicking discoid lupus eryt

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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme in Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis following Tattoo: A case report

Between 20% and 35% of patients with systemic sarcoidosis have skin lesions. One of the unusual cutaneous presentations of sarcoidosis is a granulomatous tattoo reaction that may present alone or with other features of sarcoidosis. We present a case of sarcoidosis whom presented with multiple nodules on tattood skin accompanied with facial pulsy, parotid enlargement and uveitis.