Leg weakness in neurosarcoidosis

South Med J. 1998 Sep;91(9):870-2. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199809000-00015.

Abstract

A 22-year-old man had leg weakness and decreased hearing. A diagnosis of neurosarcoidosis was made, based on neuroimaging studies and lymph node biopsy. Post-treatment neuroimaging, in particular magnetic resonance imaging along with clinical course, is useful in monitoring response to therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Leg
  • Male
  • Muscle Weakness / etiology
  • Nervous System Diseases / complications
  • Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Sarcoidosis / complications
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnosis*