title: Incidence of sarcoidosis in head and neck cancer.
abstract: Sarcoidosis and sarcoid-like reactions have been reported to be associated with malignancies, particularly testicular cancer and lymphoma. They occur either synchronously or metachronously, and may also occur after chemotherapy. We know of only two other case reports of granulomatous reactions in head and neck cancer. The present case highlights the association of sarcoidosis with head and neck cancer, and the importance of considering the diagnosis in patients who may have metastatic disease.
authors.affiliation: Poole Hospital NHS Trust, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Abdel-Galiil
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Anand
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Brennan
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Ramchandani
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ilankovan
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D008477:Mediastinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000209:etiology*