[Neuroendocrine sarcoidosis: a case]

Ann Med Interne (Paris). 1984;135(2):149-52.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report a case of neuro-endocrine sarcoidosis, associating panhypopituitarism , diabetes insipidus, and involvement of the optic chiasma with behavioural changes, chronic meningitis and a diffuse pyramidal syndrome. The diagnosis was suggested by the presence of mediastinal lymphadenopathy and confirmed during a surgical procedure to conserve the optic nerves. The clinical course on corticosteroids was unfavourable because of iatrogenic cushing' syndrome and steroid dependence . It was not possible to withdraw steroids, even with the use of immunosuppressors (Methotrexate).

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / etiology*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hypopituitarism / diagnosis
  • Hypopituitarism / etiology*
  • Hypopituitarism / therapy
  • Male
  • Optic Chiasm / pathology
  • Optic Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Optic Nerve Diseases / etiology*
  • Optic Nerve Diseases / surgery
  • Pituitary Hormones / blood
  • Prognosis
  • Sarcoidosis / complications*
  • Sarcoidosis / therapy

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Pituitary Hormones