Cutaneous sarcoidosis with protean manifestations: a rare case report

Authors

  • Avinash Pravin Department of Dermatology, Sree Balaji Medical College Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Shreya Srinivasan Department of Dermatology, Sree Balaji Medical College Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Jayakar Thomas Department of Dermatology, Sree Balaji Medical College Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20191779

Keywords:

Sarcoidosis, Lung involvement, Imitator

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown origin. The lung is the most commonly affected organ, but skin is frequently involved. Skin involvement is important because it may be the presenting sign of systemic sarcoidosis. Here, we report a rare case of sarcoidosis with systemic manifestations, in a 39 year old male patient.

Author Biography

Avinash Pravin, Department of Dermatology, Sree Balaji Medical College Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dermatology Junior Resident

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Published

2019-04-26

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Case Reports