Verrucous Sarcoidosis: A Rare Clinical Presentation of Sarcoidosis.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-22-2021
Abstract
Verrucous sarcoidosis is a rare cutaneous variant of sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease characterized by non-caseating granulomas that primarily involves the lungs. The current literature on verrucous sarcoidosis is limited, with the majority of lesions presenting on the lower extremities of African American males. Here, we present two cases that highlight the unique manifestations of this uncommon cutaneous entity. The first case involves a middle-aged Hispanic woman with lesions on her arms and face, and the second case involves a middle-aged African American woman with sole facial involvement. A multi-disciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment is required as verrucous sarcoidosis can present with clinical and histopathological features indistinguishable from infectious etiologies and has an association with pulmonary sarcoidosis. Adalimumab has demonstrated success in the treatment of verrucous sarcoidosis.
Volume
13
Issue
5
First Page
15175
Last Page
15175
ISSN
2168-8184
Published In/Presented At
Sussman, M. E., Pousti, B. T., Grossman, S. K., Lee, J. B., & Hsu, S. (2021). Verrucous Sarcoidosis: A Rare Clinical Presentation of Sarcoidosis. Cureus, 13(5), e15175. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.15175
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
34178497
Department(s)
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Document Type
Article