Gastric and pulmonary sarcoidosis complicated by hypercalcemia and acute renal failure: Case report and literature review

Abstract

Gastric sarcoidosis is a very rare manifestation of sarcoidosis. Only few case reports have been described in the literature. We present a case of coexisting gastric and pulmonary sarcoidosis in a 56-year-old female, who presented with gastrointestinal symptoms. Gastric mucosal biopsies, transbronchial needle aspiration, and endobronchial mucosal biopsies revealed noncaseating granulomas. This case report emphasizes on early evaluation of other organ system and initiation of treatment.

Keywords

• Gastrointestinal symptoms
• noncaseating epithelioid granulomas
• pulmonary evaluation
• sarcoidosis