A cases of sarcoidosis with annular cutaneous lesions.
- Author:
Chul Hyun YOON
;
Heung Ryul LEE
;
Won Woo LEE
;
Kae Yong HWANG
;
Duck Ha KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Sarcoidosis;
Arinular Lesion
- MeSH:
Adult;
Dermis;
Female;
Giant Cells;
Granuloma;
Humans;
Islands;
Lymphocytes;
Recurrence;
Sarcoidosis*;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1993;31(5):806-811
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cutaneous manifestations of sarcoidosis are highly variable and can be devided into the specific lesions which reveal noncaseating granuloma and the nonspecific lesio is which are referred to as cutaneous changes. Among speciific lesions, annular lesions may be foimied from coalescing papular lesions that may clear centrally and elevate peripherally. We report a case of sarcoidosis with multiple annular lesions on the face in a 33-year-old female who had systemic involvements in the intrathoracic organs and eyes. The main histopathologir. findings were well-demarcated islands of epitheloid cells with a few giant cells in the dermis. In addition, a slight admixfure of lymphoid cells was present at the margins of the epitheloid cell granulomas. Complete regression of t!he skin lesions was obtained with systemic cortiocosteroid therapy and no recurrence has been found for 2 1/2years.
