Cutaneous vasculitis: an unusual presentation of sarcoidosis in adulthood

Scand J Rheumatol. 1998;27(1):80-2. doi: 10.1080/030097498441236.

Abstract

Cutaneous vasculitis (leukocytoclastic vasculitis) is associated with a large and heterogeneous group of clinical syndromes. In spite of being common in children, leukocytoclastic vasculitis associated with sarcoidosis in adulthood is rare. We describe a patient with sarcoidosis presenting as cutaneous vasculitis and review the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnosis*
  • Sarcoidosis / drug therapy
  • Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / diagnosis*
  • Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Prednisone