An unusual case of external ear inflammation caused by sarcoidosis.
Inflammation of the pinna can occur in conjunction with polychondritis and otitis externa. We describe a case of pinneal inflammation that proved to be sarcoidosis, and we discuss the otolaryngologic manifestations of sarcoidosis.
Lang
Emer E
EE
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. emerlang@eircom.net
el Zaruk
Jamilla
J
Colreavy
Michael P
MP
Kennedy
Susan
S
Rowley
Helena
H
Timon
Conrad
C
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000209:etiology*; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000150:complications*