| Sarcoidosis with cutaneous granulomatous vasculitis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20695860 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Ulceration of non-caseating granulomas is a rare cutaneous presentation of sarcoidosis. Granulomatous vasculitis is classically associated with Wegener's granulomatosis, lymphomatoid granulomatosis or Churg-Strauss syndrome. It is also commonly noted in pulmonary sarcoidosis, but has seldom been reported in cutaneous sarcoidosis, particularly the ulcerative variant. We present a rare case of sarcoidosis with multiple purpuric leg ulcers showing a granulomatous vasculitis histologically. |
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Authors:
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Chia-Hung Wei; Yu-Huei Huang; Yi-Chin Shih; Fang-Wen Tseng; Chi-Hsun Yang |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Australasian journal of dermatology Volume: 51 ISSN: 1440-0960 ISO Abbreviation: Australas. J. Dermatol. Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-10 Completed Date: 2010-11-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0135232 Medline TA: Australas J Dermatol Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 198-201 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Azathioprine / therapeutic use Granuloma, Giant Cell / diagnosis*, drug therapy, pathology Humans Leg Ulcer / diagnosis*, drug therapy, pathology Male Prednisolone / therapeutic use Sarcoidosis / diagnosis*, drug therapy, pathology Systemic Vasculitis / diagnosis*, drug therapy, pathology Testicular Diseases / diagnosis, drug therapy, pathology |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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446-86-6/Azathioprine; 50-24-8/Prednisolone |
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