Sarcoidosis in chronic granulomatous disease

Pediatrics. 2006 Mar;117(3):e590-5. doi: 10.1542/peds.2005-1349. Epub 2006 Feb 1.

Abstract

In addition to increased susceptibility to infections in patients with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), a higher incidence of sterile inflammatory disorders in these patients has been noted. However, sarcoidosis has not been reported previously in CGD. In this report, we describe two patients who have CGD and a disorder consistent with sarcoidosis on the basis of unequivocal clinical-radiographic presentations, their responses to treatment, and serum angiotensin-converting enzyme levels. Serum angiotensin-converting enzyme levels were measured in 26 other patients with CGD to establish an appropriate reference range. A possible relationship between CGD and sarcoidosis is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / complications
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Child
  • Female
  • Granulomatous Disease, Chronic / complications*
  • Granulomatous Disease, Chronic / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sarcoidosis / complications*
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnosis
  • Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary / complications
  • Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary / diagnosis