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[Pediatric-onset adult type sarcoidosis: A case report].

Authors :
Ozsurekci Y
Cengiz AB
Duzova A
Sag E
Kadayifcilar S
Dogru Ersoz D
Akcoren Z
Yuce A
Tavil B
Ayvaz D
Akyuz C
Kara Eroglu F
Source :
Archivos argentinos de pediatria [Arch Argent Pediatr] 2015 Dec 01; Vol. 113 (6), pp. e336-40.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Sarcoidosis, a multisystem disorder of unknown etiology that involves multiple organs, is rare in children. The true incidence and prevalence of childhood sarcoidosis is unknown. As in adults, many children with sarcoidosis may be asymptomatic; the disease may remain undiagnosed. A complete and systematic evaluation of the patient is essential for the sarcoidosis diagnosis in children. Here, we describe a case of 12-year-old female who presented with 2 years history of uveitis and hepatosplenomegaly. A chest computerized tomography revealed scattered peripheral pulmonary nodules and bilateral hiliar lymphadenopathy. Bone marrow aspiration and liver biopsy were not diagnostic. A lung biopsy showed non-necrotizing epithelioid cell granulomas. She was diagnosed with sarcoidosis according to demonstration of granulomatous inflammation and the exclusion of confusable entities

Details

Language :
English; Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
1668-3501
Volume :
113
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Archivos argentinos de pediatria
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26593812
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5546/aap.2015.eng.e336