Reumatismo (Sep 2015)

Sarcoidosis presenting as orbital pseudotumor

  • S. Kobak,
  • A. Topaloglu,
  • G. Öncel,
  • A. Karaarslan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4081/reumatismo.2015.832
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 67, no. 2
pp. 78 – 81

Abstract

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Sarcoidosis is a systemic multiorgan disorder of unknown etiology characterized by a non-caseating granuloma reaction. Ocular involvement has been reported in 25-60% of the patients. Seven percent of the patients with sarcoidosis may first see an ophthalmologist due to ocular complaints. This report aims to present our diagnostic and treatment approach to a female patient with significant unilateral lacrimal gland swelling and musculoskeletal involvement, who was diagnosed with sarcoidosis on the basis of tests and histological studies.

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