A case of scar sarcoidosis.
10.3904/kjim.2008.23.4.213
- Author:
Young Chul HONG
1
;
Dong Jib NA
;
Sang Hoon HAN
;
Yang Deok LEE
;
Yong Seon CHO
;
Min Soo HAN
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. djna13@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Scar;
Sarcoidosis
- MeSH:
Cicatrix/*pathology;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Sarcoidosis/*diagnosis/therapy;
Skin Diseases/*diagnosis/therapy
- From:The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
2008;23(4):213-215
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Infiltration of sarcoid granuloma in old cutaneous scars is one of the uncommon cutaneous manifestations of sarcoidosis. Here, we report the case of a 47-year-old female who presented with swelling and irritation in 5 old scars. She had acquired these scars 9 years ago in a traffic accident. An incisional scar biopsy revealed noncaseating granulomas consistent with sarcoidosis. High-resolution CT (HRCT) revealed right paratracheal, both hilar, paraaortic, and subcarinal lymphadenopathy without any nodular densities in both lung fields. Successful regression of cutaneous inflammation was achieved using a short course of oral steroids.
