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Massive splenomegaly and pancytopenia reuealing sarcoidosis in a child

Authors :
Viprey M
Donadieu J
Epaud R
Coulomb A
Hd, Le Pointe
Clement A
Fauroux B
Harriet Corvol
Source :
Europe PubMed Central
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Clinical presentation of sarcoidosis in children is very variable and dependant upon age. Herein, we report the first association of massive splenomegaly and pancytopenia as the revealing mode of sarcoidosis in an 8-year-old girl who, despite bone marrow involvement, had a remarkable good outcome following steroid therapy.

Details

ISSN :
2532179X
Volume :
30
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Sarcoidosis, vasculitis, and diffuse lung diseases : official journal of WASOG
Accession number :
edsair.pmid.dedup....9bcf18e60eddf36c720344925b842377