Sarcoidosis presenting as palmar erythema

Clin Exp Dermatol. 1998 May;23(3):123-4. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.1998.00339.x.

Abstract

Sarcoidosis, a multisystem disease of unknown aetiology, is characterized by the formation of non-caseating granulomas which may involve any organ of the body. The commonest sites of predilection are the lungs, skin and lymph nodes. We now report a patient who presented with palmar erythema which on biopsy confirmed the presence of non-caseating granulomas and who responded to systemic corticosteroids. We are unaware of any previous report in the literature of sarcoidosis presenting in this way.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Erythema / etiology*
  • Female
  • Hand Dermatoses / complications*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Sarcoidosis / complications*