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ArticleAmerican journal of ophthalmology case reports2023

A case of oculocutaneous sarcoidosis.

Sadhana Sharma, Ranju Kharel, Sanket Parajuli, Saket Jha, Sudip Parajuli

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Article in American journal of ophthalmology case reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Sadhana SharmaB.P. Koirala Lions Center for Ophthalmic Studies (BPKLCOS), Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal.
Ranju KharelB.P. Koirala Lions Center for Ophthalmic Studies (BPKLCOS), Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal.
Sanket ParajuliReiyukai Eiko Masunaga Eye Hospital, Banepa, 45210, Nepal.
Saket JhaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal.
Sudip ParajuliDepartment of Dermatology and Veneral Disease, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal.
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences · NPTilganga Institute of Ophthalmology · NPTribhuvan University Teaching Hospital · NP

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: To present a case of extrapulmonary sarcoidosis presenting with ocular and cutaneous involvement. Observations: We report a 54-year-male who presented with bilateral redness of eyes, photophobia, and diminished vision for a week. The best corrected visual acuity in the right eye was 6/60 and the left eye was counting fingers close to face (CFCF). He also had multiple brown plaques on the nape of the neck, chest, back, and arms. Furthermore, he was on multiple antipsychotic drugs for schizophrenia for 3 years. Uveitis investigation workup revealed raised serum angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), negative Mantoux, and other serological tests. The patient was treated for acute anterior uveitis secondary to sarcoidosis. Clinical improvement was seen after a few days following treatment. The patient presented a year later with multiple yellowish conjunctival nodules in the superior bulbar conjunctiva associated with hyperemia. A biopsy of the plaque like skin lesions was done, which suggested cutaneous sarcoidosis. Involvement of the skin and the eyes raised suspicion that the persistent psychotic episodes despite multiple antipsychotic drugs could be attributed to neurosarcoidosis. However, magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the brain and orbit showed normal findings. After treatment with corticosteroids and immunosuppressives (methotrexate), the conjunctival nodules as well as skin lesions drastically improved, and the psychosis also responded well to clozapine. Conclusion: A high index of suspicion is needed in cases presenting with granulomatous uveitis with multisystem involvement. Long-term follow-up is crucial to monitor the disease progression and adverse effects of medications.

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Oculocutaneous sarcoidosisSarcoidosis

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PMID37168520
PMCPMC10165389
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