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ArticleEuropean journal of rheumatology2025

Rare Presentations of Sarcoidosis: Cases of Non-Pulmonary Involvement.

Gokhan Koker, Lutfullah Zahit Koc, Sevgi Gulsen, Sibel Bakirci, Cengiz Aldemir

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Gokhan KokerDepartment of Internal Medicine, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0003-1745-8002
Lutfullah Zahit KocDepartment of Internal Medicine, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Türkiye.ORCID 0009-0005-7865-5423
Sevgi GulsenDepartment of Internal Medicine, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0001-5390-2743
Sibel BakirciDepartment of Rheumatology, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0002-2745-7700
Cengiz AldemirDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0003-3170-592X

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Sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease characterized by non-caseating granulomas of unknown etiology, typically manifests with pulmonary involvement. However, presentations without pulmonary manifestations are exceedingly rare. We present 2 cases illustrating unusual presentations of sarcoidosis without pulmonary involvement. A 60-year-old male presented with chronic joint pain and swelling in the left hand. Despite recurrent hospital visits and inconclusive evaluations, granulomatous tenosynovitis was confirmed through histopathological examination. Systemic involvement was ruled out, and the patient responded well to corticosteroid therapy. A 36-year-old female exhibited persistent subcutaneous nodules on the left hand for 6 years. A biopsy confirmed non-caseating granulomas consistent with sarcoidosis. Despite the absence of pulmonary findings, systemic screening revealed no further involvement. Intralesional corticosteroid therapy yielded significant improvement. Although sarcoidosis typically presents with pulmonary involvement, cases without pulmonary manifestations are rare. Our cases highlight the diagnostic challenges and delayed recognition of such presentations. Increased awareness of atypical presentations is crucial for timely diagnosis and management to prevent potential systemic complications.

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