Sarcoidosis: case report

A male patient presented with wide spread multiple cutaneous nodules affecting forehead, nostrils, upper arms, thighs and trunk. The nodules were asymptomatic and had a violaceous color and erupted over a period of 2 years. The clinical diagnosis of sarcoidosis was confirmed by skin biopsy. Despite the wide spread lesions no systemic involvement was detected. Patient responded to systemic steroid and is periodically checked for possible future systemic involvement