A Case of Primary Sarcoidosis of the Nasal Cavity.
- Author:
Yong Sung HONG
1
;
Hyon Seok CHOI
;
Sung Su LEE
;
Sang Chul LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea. limsc@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sarcoidosis;
Nasal cavity;
Granulomatous disease
- MeSH:
Endoscopy;
Hydrazines;
Nasal Cavity;
Sarcoidosis;
Turbinates
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2008;51(10):938-941
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Sarcoidosis can occur as an isolated form or a part of multisystem involvement. Sinonasal involvement in sarcoidosis is rare and the septum and inferior turbinates are most commonly involved. Symptoms are nonspecific and diagnosis of isolated sinonasal sarcoidosis is difficult because it may mimic other sinonasal granulomatous disorders. Exclusion diagnosis is made according to symptoms, laboratory findings, nasal endoscopy, sinus CT, and histopathological features. In this study, we report a case of primary sarcoidosis of the nasal cavity and discuss the clinical characteristics of sinonasal sarcoidosis with a review of literature.
