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ArticleCureus2024

Sarcoid-Like Reactions in Breast Cancer Patients: A Report of Two Cases.

Nikolaos Marinos, Michail Visvikis, Vasiliki E Georgakopoulou, Fotios Drakopanagiotakis, Paschalis Steiropoulos

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors.

Nikolaos MarinosDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, GRC.
Michail VisvikisDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, GRC.
Vasiliki E GeorgakopoulouDepartment of Pathophysiology/Pulmonologist, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, GRC.
Fotios DrakopanagiotakisDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, GRC.
Paschalis SteiropoulosDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, GRC.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sarcoid-like reactions (SLR) in patients with malignancies are a relatively common finding. Defined by the presence of non-caseating granulomas, SLR does not meet the clinical criteria for classic sarcoidosis. In cancer patients, SLR often presents a challenging differential diagnosis, as it must be distinguished from disease progression due to malignancy. We present two cases of SLRs associated with breast cancer, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance among physicians. SLR should always be considered a potential diagnosis in these patients, with histological confirmation being essential for accurate identification.

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breast cancergranulomalymph nodessarcoid-like reactionssarcoidosis

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PMID39114256
PMCPMC11305606

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