Volume : IV, Issue : VIII, August - 2014

Rare Case Report: A Cutaneous Swelling Present as A Primary Manifestation of Sarcoidosis and Can be an Early Solved Mystery for Sarcoidosis

Dr. Raxith Sringeri R, Dr. Preethi S P

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Introduction: Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease that can involve almost any organ system. Infiltration with non–caseating granulomas is the hallmark of the disease. Case report: A 36–year–old woman presented with a 2– month history of a progressive, tumorous swelling in left index finger. Excision done and Final histology revealed numerous non–caseating epitheloid cell granulomas of the sarcoidosis. Discussion: Hand sarcoidosis is observed in 0.2%. The functional consequences of hand sarcoidosis are quite different. Indolent and functionally irrelevant nodules are frequent. Conclusion: Solitary soft tissue sarcoidosis may albeit the physician for an early diagnosis of systemic sarcoidosis.

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Dr.Raxith Sringeri R, Dr.PREETHI S P Rare Case Report: A Cutaneous Swelling Present as A Primary Manifestation of Sarcoidosis and Can be an Early Solved Mystery for Sarcoidosis Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.4, Issue.8 August 2014

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