Sarcoidosis associated with leucocytoclastic vasculitis. A case report and review of the literature.
We report on a patient presenting with cutaneous leucocytoclastic vasculitis in association with sarcoidosis. Detailed investigations did not show evidence of infectious or neoplastic diseases. Vasculitis was therefore considered to be secondary to sarcoidosis. A review of 4 other previously reported cases reveals a common presentation with the association of vasculitic skin lesions with deep cutaneous nodules, mediastinal lymph nodes and arthritis. The role of antibody response in leucocytoclastic vasculitis is discussed.
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Clinique des Maladies Cutanées, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris, France.
Cadranel
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Milleron
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Saiag
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Malepart
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Dubertret
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000150:complications*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D018366:Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology