Sarcoidosis

Sarcoid Tattoo Granuloma and Ocular Sarcoidosis: The Great Masquerader

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.405

ABSTRACT

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease with both sight and life-threatening sequelae. It can be a diagnostic challenge as there is no definitive test. The IWOS has recommended guidelines to improve diagnostic certainty to improve early detection. The authors present a case of bilateral panuveitis and biopsy proven sarcoid tattoo granuloma. The roles of a multi-disciplinary team and early introduction of steroid-sparing agents are highlighted.

Received:

26 Jul, 2016

Accepted:

07 Sep, 2016

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Journal Sections:

Case Reports

Keywords:

Sarcoidosis

Sarcoid tattoo granuloma

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e-Published: 09 Sep, 2016

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Platelet Count and Mean Platelet Volume: Supportive Markers in Differentiation of Tuberculosis and Sarcoidosis

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.011

Synopsis:

Tuberculosis and sarcoidosis are two diseases showing histological and clinical similarities and the differential diagnosis of the two is still very challenging. In this study, platelet (PLT) count and mass platelet volume (MPV) were found to be supportive in the differentiation of tuberculosis and sarcoidosis.

ABSTRACT

Received:

06 Jan, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jan, 2016

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e-Published: 23 Feb, 2016

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Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Efficacy of Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration in the Diagnosis of Thoracic Sarcoidosis

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.341

Pages:

72–7

Synopsis:

We evaluated retrospective data of 35 patients who received endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) and found that EBUS-TBNA was a safe and effective procedure for the diagnosis of stage I and II thoracic sarcoidosis.

ABSTRACT

Received:

21 Nov, 2014

Revised:

09 Oct, 2015

Accepted:

16 Oct, 2015

Published:

08 Mar, 2017

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

diagnosis

Sarcoidosis

endobronchial ultrasound

thoracic sarcoidosis

transbronchial needle aspiration

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e-Published: 02 Nov, 2015

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Association Between Acute Myeloblastic Leukaemia and Sarcoidosis

Issue:

Vol 58, Issue 2 (2009)

Pages:

185–7

INTRODUCTION

Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatous disorder thought to be an exaggerated immune response to unknown antigens. It often presents with bilateral mediastinal lymphadenopathy and/or pulmonary infiltrates (1).

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Case Reports

Keywords:

Acute myeloblastic leukaemia

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e-Published: 18 Sep, 2013