A case of scar sarcoidosis

Korean J Intern Med. 2008 Dec;23(4):213-5. doi: 10.3904/kjim.2008.23.4.213.

Abstract

Infiltration of sarcoid granuloma in old cutaneous scars is one of the uncommon cutaneous manifestations of sarcoidosis. Here, we report the case of a 47-year-old female who presented with swelling and irritation in 5 old scars. She had acquired these scars 9 years ago in a traffic accident. An incisional scar biopsy revealed noncaseating granulomas consistent with sarcoidosis. High-resolution CT (HRCT) revealed right paratracheal, both hilar, paraaortic, and subcarinal lymphadenopathy without any nodular densities in both lung fields. Successful regression of cutaneous inflammation was achieved using a short course of oral steroids.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cicatrix / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnosis*
  • Sarcoidosis / therapy
  • Skin Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Skin Diseases / therapy