Extensive sarcoidosis involving the upper respiratory tract.
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease without pathognomonic symptomatology or pathology. It may involve the upper respiratory tract, but this manifestation is rarely threatening. A case is reported here, in which extensive destruction of the larynx due to involvement by sarcoidosis necessitated tracheostomy. A review of the literature and a discussion of the therapeutic considerations are presented.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy