Sarcoidosis in young children.
Sarcoidosis in children less than 6 years of age is a rare occurrence. Affected patients, however, have a characteristic triad of involved organs-skin, joints, and eyes. Cutaneous changes usually take the form of asymptomatic eczematous or infiltrated plaques and papules. Swollen synovium produces articular changes which are much more visible than symptomatic-pain is minimal and range of motion is usually not substantially impaired. Involvement of the eye may produce much more severe and permanent damage, however. Chest and joint x-rays are usually normal.
D000367:Age Factors; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000150:complications; D007637:Keratoconjunctivitis / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*