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Sarcoidosis 
Non-caseating granulomas (Composed of T-helper & inflammatory cells) 
Clinical:
 • Disease fatal in 10% of
Sarcoidosis Non-caseating ... fatigue, weight loss ... neuropathies • Skin ... dysrhythmias • Ophthalmologic ... #Diagnosis #Symptoms
Sarcoidosis - Skin Manifestations

This is a quick overview of some of the cutaneous manifestations of sarcoidosis.
Sarcoidosis - Skin ... Sarcoidosis is often ... / #Sarcoidosis ... #diagnosis #clinical ... differential #treatment #photo
Extrapulmonary manifestations of sarcoidosis.
a. Endobronchial cobblestones (a nodular appearance of the tracheal wall mucosa). 
b. Diffuse
earlobe due to skin ... lesion of the skin ... thickening of the skin ... manifestations #clinical #photo ... #diagnosis
Neuro-OphthaImoIogy - Visual Field Defects - Localization Map
 - Optic Nerve Lesion (Monocular vision loss)
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Neuro-OphthaImoIogy ... Monocular vision loss ... • MS • Sarcoidosis ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Anatomy #Causes #Ophthalmology
Common organ involvements and symptoms in Sarcoidosis
Lung 89-99% - Cough, dyspnoea, wheezing and stridor
Skin 16-32% -
and symptoms in Sarcoidosis ... wheezing and stridor Skin ... eye and vision loss ... and syncope #Sarcoidosis ... involvements #symptoms #diagnosis
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... at the time of diagnosis ... appetite, weight loss ... nodes: 13-15%, skin ... #Diagnosis #Management
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 • Symptoms: Moderate visual
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis ... Moderate visual loss ... indicated if NMOSD or sarcoidosis ... Optic #Neuritis #Diagnosis ... #rheumatology #ophthalmology
Great Mimickers - SHALLOTS Mnemonic

S- Syphilis - Neurosyphilis, aortitis, gummas... Granulomas can form anywhere! Skin, mucosa,
Skin, mucosa, joints ... Fevers, weight loss ... your mind S - Sarcoidosis ... SHALLOTS #Mnemonic #Diagnosis
Brittle nails and hair loss in hypothyroidism- ...Physical examination revealed dry skin, thickened and brittle nails
examination revealed dry skin ... thyroiditis was diagnosed ... the differential diagnosis ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #hypothyroidism
Lymphocutaneous Sporotrichiosis Infection

Landscaper w/ painless nodular rash of arm present for months wax and wane; diagnosis?
Lymphocutaneous
wax and wane; diagnosis ... trauma leads to skin ... leishmania, Tb, NTM; less ... Infection #clinical #photo