Sarcoidosis: a delayed or missed diagnosis in children
Annals of Saudi Medicine. 2006; 26 (3): 220-223
in English
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ABSTRACT
Sarcoidosis is an idiopathic granulomatous disease, most commonly affecting young adults and presenting with bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy and pulmonary infiltrates [1]. In children it is relatively rare and its clinical spectrum varies according to the age of onset [1-2] It is more common during adolescence and usually presents with clinical features similar to the adult type. In children under the age of 4 years it is rare and has a different presentation. Clinical features are characterized by a triad of rash, uveitis, and arthritis.[3] Sarcoidosis has a worldwide distribution, but is more frequently reported from developed countries.[4,5. To our knowledge, there are no reports of childhood Sarcoidosis from Saudi Arabia. We describe the clinical and laboratory features, treatment and outcome of 8 children with sarcoidosis seen at our hospital
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Sarcoidosis
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Biopsy
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Incidence
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Retrospective Studies
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Diagnosis, Differential
Type of study:
Incidence study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann. Saudi Med.
Year:
2006
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