Subcutaneous Sarcoidosis (Darier Roussy Sarcoid): A Rare Entity of  Cutaneous Sarcoidosis

Author: Wei Cheng Leong ¹ ; Wahinuddin Sulaiman ² ; Ling Tze Tan ³ ; Jyh Jong Tang ¹
Author Information

1. Dermatology Department, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
2. Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3. Pathology Department, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Publication Type:Case Reports
Keywords: Subcutaneous sarcoidosis; Darier Roussy sarcoid; Non-caseating granulomas
MeSH: Sarcoidosis
From:Malaysian Journal of Dermatology 2021;47(Dec 2021):95-99
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: Summary:Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease characterised by granulomatous inflammation possibly due to hyperactivation of the immune system; with unknown etiology. Subcutaneous sarcoidosis (also known as Darier Roussy sarcoid) is a rare type of specific cutaneous lesion of sarcoidosis characterised by multiple firm, asymptomatic to mildly tender, mobile, round to oval, and skin coloured nodules. Herein we report a rare case of subcutaneous sarcoidosis.
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