[Nasosinusal and cervical sarcoidosis: a case series of three patients and literature review]

Rev Med Interne. 2012 Jan;33(1):46-9. doi: 10.1016/j.revmed.2011.04.002. Epub 2011 May 20.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Sinonasal sarcoidosis is difficult to treat. Infliximab seems to be useful in the treatment of sarcoidosis of the upper respiratory tract.

Case series: We report three cases of sinonasal sarcoidosis in two women of 36 and 42-year-old and in a 64-year-old man. Resistance or dependence to corticosteroids and absence of efficacy of methotrexate therapy in one patient led to administer anti-TNFα therapy with infliximab. Outcome was favourable on sarcoid lesions but treatment was discontinued because of infectious complications and worsening of sarcoid chest involvement.

Conclusion: This case series suggests that infliximab might be useful for the treatment of sarcoidosis with sinonasal involvement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infliximab
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Paranasal Sinuses / pathology*
  • Sarcoidosis / drug therapy*
  • Sarcoidosis / pathology
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / antagonists & inhibitors*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
  • Infliximab