The Korean journal of internal medicine

The Korean Association of Internal Medicine (대한내과학회)
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A case of scar sarcoidosis

Hong, Young-Chul;Na, Dong-Jib;Han, Sang-Hoon;Lee, Yang-Deok;Cho, Yong-Seon;Han, Min-Soo

  • Published : 20081200
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Abstract

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.

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