Sarcoidosis simulating syringomas

An Bras Dermatol. 2012 Mar-Apr;87(2):309-12. doi: 10.1590/s0365-05962012000200020.

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disease of unknown etiology. The skin is commonly affected. Cutaneous manifestations can mimic other diseases and autoimmune disorders. The dermatologist plays a critical role in elucidating the clinical diagnosis and assisting other specialists in the investigation of a systemic disease. We report a patient with typical cutaneous manifestation of sarcoidosis with pulmonary involvement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / pathology*
  • Sarcoidosis / pathology*
  • Syringoma / pathology*