Sarcoidosis.
A 54-year-old man presented with symmetric, bulbous, nodular enlargement of the nasal tip and alae nasi. At first inspection, the changes appeared to be consistent with rhinophyma, but a biopsy specimen showed noncaseating granulomata that were consistent with sarcoidosis. His laboratory, radiographic, and pulmonary function studies were consistent with systemic involvement.
Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University, USA.
Aimee L
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Leonard
D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery