Multiple bilateral pulmonary nodules masquerading as pulmonary metastasis; a case of nodular sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a multi-system inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology that is manifested by the presence of non-caseating granulomas. Multiple pulmonary nodules are rare presentations of sarcoidosis. We report a case of nodular sarcoidosis in a young male of Middle-East origin who had initially...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Electronic Physician
2016-08-01
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| Series: | Electronic Physician |
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5053463/ |
| Summary: | Sarcoidosis is a multi-system inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology that is manifested by the presence of
non-caseating granulomas. Multiple pulmonary nodules are rare presentations of sarcoidosis. We report a case of
nodular sarcoidosis in a young male of Middle-East origin who had initially presented with bilateral painful ankle
edema. His chest X-ray showed multiple bilateral pulmonary nodules. A high resolution computed tomography
scan of the chest demonstrated multiple pulmonary nodular lesions and also mediastinal and hilar
lymphadenopathy. Subsequent biopsies revealed non-necrotizing granuloma with multi-nucleated giant cells
indicative of sarcoidosis. An appropriate work-up was done to confirm the true nature of the nodules and
facilitate treatment. |
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| ISSN: | 2008-5842 2008-5842 |