A case of scar sarcoidosis.
Infiltration of sarcoid granuloma in old cutaneous scars is one of the uncommon cutaneous manifestations of sarcoidosis. Here, we report the case of a 47-year-old female who presented with swelling and irritation in 5 old scars. She had acquired these scars 9 years ago in a traffic accident. An incisional scar biopsy revealed noncaseating granulomas consistent with sarcoidosis. High-resolution CT (HRCT) revealed right paratracheal, both hilar, paraaortic, and subcarinal lymphadenopathy without any nodular densities in both lung fields. Successful regression of cutaneous inflammation was achieved using a short course of oral steroids.
Hong
Young Chul
YC
Department of Internal Medicine, Sun General Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.
Na
Dong Jib
DJ
Han
Sang Hoon
SH
Lee
Yang Deok
YD
Cho
Yong Seon
YS
Han
Min Soo
MS
D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy