[Value of conjunctival biopsy in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis].
The eye signs of sarcoidosis may be observed in patients with no evidence of any other symptoms. In this paper a patient with diagnosis of sarcoidosis was presented. The proper diagnosis and treatment were possible after results of conjunctival biopsy. Conjunctival biopsy could be a useful method in the diagnosis of many systemic diseases, including sarcoidosis.
Matysik
Anna
A
Z II Kliniki Okulistyki, Akademii Medycznej w Lublinie. andzia@panaceum.am.lublin.pl
Wegrzyn-Szkutnik
Irena
I
Milanowski
Janusz
J
Lewandowska-Furmanik
Maria
M
Wakowicz
Barbara
B
Gerkowicz
Marek
M
Smajkiewicz
Janina
J
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology